Principal Systems Engineer Vacancy Reference: CLA-281 Position: Full-time Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK Salary Range: £60,000 DOE At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands: technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at the forefront of UAS development in the UK. Our Values Teamwork Commitment Initiative Creativity Agility Integrity Enjoyment Why Work for Us Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly, and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry. Our benefits include: 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. Green Car Scheme via Tusker Pension Scheme via Royal London Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary) Income protection policy (75% of basic salary) Private Health Insurance via Vitality Private Dental insurance via Bupa Enhanced Maternity and paternity 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year 1 paid volunteering day per year Access to an independent financial advisor year round Training & development opportunities About the Role In this role you will be reporting to the Systems Engineering Manager to deliver avionic systems engineering outputs as part of a wider systems engineering team. Providing technical leadership over all aspects of design, development and integration engineering associated with control, navigation, communication, aircraft management and C2 systems. Role Responsibilities Support the definition and delivery of key company programmes to ensure technical compliance with specification and to maintain excellent engineering practice. Lead engineering involvement to projects, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders Work with the Systems Engineering Manager to create and improve internal processes and procedures Supervise, guide and support other engineers across involved projects Support the implementation of airworthiness, safety and certification requirements applicable to the design and at the appropriate level for the project and/or product. Capture, derive and manage requirements to the appropriate level Design and development of avionics systems for unmanned air systems, including, navigation, communication, payloads, aircraft management and command & control (C2) systems. Integration of systems, including other air vehicle systems such as power plant, fuel systems and payloads. Generate resource and budget estimates for engineering activities, working with project management and business development teams Perform other related duties as required About You Skills: Essential Demonstrable knowledge of systems engineering, preferably in aerospace. Knowledge of applied system engineering principles Competent in practical integration tasks either using software or hardware-based rigs. Excellent communication and presentation skills Report writing and information dissemination/presentation Proficiency in spoken and written English Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality Ability to hold a Security Clearance Desirable Design or systems engineering experience in UAS and associated systems Systems engineering experience through the whole lifecycle in an aerospace or related environment. Familiarity with common engineering tools, for example DOORS, Solidworks, MATLAB or equivalents Knowledge of related aerospace and equipment qualification standards, including Mil-Stds, RTCA or equivalent Knowledge of safety critical systems Personal Attributes Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK Ability to commit to national and international travel Team player who is capable of working autonomously Excellent verbal and written communications skills A professional and proactive approach Ability to hold MOD clearance Interest in aviation Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.