Principal Systems Engineer Location – Coventry Salary range - £55,000 to £65,000 Are you passionate about Systems Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering? Are you ready to lead, inspire, and collaborate to drive excellence across engineering disciplines? If so, we want you to join our team as a Systems Engineering Subject Matter Expert. Your duties: Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on Systems Engineering and MBSE to internal and external stakeholders. Coach and mentor colleagues in Systems Engineering practices, helping to build their skills and confidence. Lead and supervise the adaptation and development of Systems Engineering practices tailored to specific projects or programs. Communicate effectively and negotiate with stakeholders to ensure the development and delivery of optimised systems. Demonstrate deep expertise in your domain, while rapidly assimilating and applying new domain knowledge. Work collaboratively across engineering disciplines and with other functions to ensure integrated, effective solutions. Skills, Experience and Qualifications A comprehensive understanding of Systems Engineering, including its approaches, processes, and procedures. A strong foundation in engineering science—encompassing physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in a STEM-related discipline. Awareness of the interdisciplinary factors impacting system design, including engineering, law, commerce, management, logistics, and politics. Membership in a relevant professional institution and Chartered status, or demonstrable progress toward Chartership. A proven track record of coaching and mentoring, supporting the development of peers and teams. Your Attributes Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities. A passion for collaboration and working across diverse disciplines. Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.