Role: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Frimley – Mostly Remote - 2 days every 2 weeks on-site (with some travel) Salary: £55,000 - £62,000 Our client, an established UK aerospace & defence firm, are seeking a number of Principal Systems Engineers to join their team. The role will involve adapting engineering techniques and cutting-edge systems that are usually applied within an aerospace field, into the underwater battlespace environment. Some of the main duties of the Principal Systems Engineer will include: Capture and agree functional requirements in accordance with company and programme processes Deliver a coherent functional design for a functional area and wider AVCS, across mechanical systems, C&I equipment, HMI and software Deliver design change requirements and documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes Provide technical specialist input, review and support into projects beyond immediate scope Responsible for eliciting stakeholder needs and their translation into functional requirements to ensure that the design solution meets the requirements of the Royal Navy What experience you need to be the successful Principal Systems Engineer: Essential: An understanding of the Engineering lifecycle Experience in complex systems Exposure to a high hazard/highly regulated industry Experience of applying Systems Engineering principles and requirements definition Ability to obtain UK SC Clearance - UK Nationals & residents Only Desirable Knowledge of AVCS functionality, Dreadnought systems and an understanding of submarine operation Benefits: Overtime, 14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out