Principal Systems Engineer - Level 6

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Luton (90% site-based)
Clearance: UK Security Clearance (SC) and authorisation to access UK-Eyes-Only material
IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (Must operate through FCSA Accredited Umbrella)
37 hours per week

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contract Engineer to join a team within the Combat Air sector for a 12-month contract. The role involves working as part of a modelling and simulation team, supporting the development of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for platforms such as Tempest and Typhoon. Due to the nature of the work, this role requires 80-100% (4 days per week) on-site presence in Luton.

This position will provide exposure to advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) products and opportunities to collaborate with subject-matter experts across multiple domains, products, and technology fields.

Key Responsibilities

• Baselined updates and releases of models within CAMEO, including source control, design documentation, and user guides.

• Development of systems engineering plans, analysis, and trade study reports, contributing to system performance assessments.

• Maintain and update Hazard Logs, Security Risk Mitigation records, and Technical Risk Lists within the model.

• Manage and generate documentation from the module, including Architecture Description Documents, Interface Control Documents, and Requirement Traceability Reports.

• Propose high-level architecture roadmaps and methodologies for development in line with programme deliverables.

• Review proposed architecture models and provide technical input.

• Offer expertise on system security requirements, architecture, and design considerations.

• Develop candidate security architectures in response to specified security requirements.

• Support Secure by Design processes through threat assessments, risk management, and security control development.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven expertise in Simulation and Modelling using Matlab and SysML/CAMEO.

• Strong knowledge of system architecture development.

• Understanding of security aspects including Information Warfare, Networks, Cryptography, and System Vulnerabilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to technical discussions and exchanges.

• Experience in Product Data Management using Teamcenter, SharePoint, or Confluence.

• Self-motivated, problem-solving mindset with the ability to drive complex issues to resolution.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

• Ability to obtain SC Clearance for UK-caveated programmes.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace and defence projects in a highly technical and collaborative environment.