Recruitment Business Partner at Matchtech | Recruiting across Engineering Technology Skillsets in the UK Defence market
Greenford or Weymouth | Hybrid (2–3 days on-site)
Are you an experienced Principal Systems Engineer looking to lead cutting-edge Maritime Systems projects? This is your chance to establish yourself as a Project Engineering Lead (PEL) in a long-term key role.
The Role
As Principal Systems Engineer & PEL, you will oversee engineering throughout product development, working closely with the Project Manager, Systems Design Authority, and Engineering Manager. You will take ownership of engineering leadership, customer engagements, and hands-on technical delivery.
What You’ll Do:
1. Lead the engineering lifecycle from design to integration, validation, and qualification.
2. Oversee trade-off analysis and technology insertion (e.g., Urgent Capability Requirements).
3. Provide engineering leadership across Software, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines.
4. Manage dependencies, schedules, and risk across Work Packages.
5. Ensure compliance with security, export control, and safety regulations.
6. Support in-service products, resolving technical challenges with structured problem-solving.
7. Drive mature engineering processes in alignment with business management systems.
What We’re Looking For:
1. Proven leadership in engineering management and team leadership.
2. Strong systems engineering background with an appreciation for complex product design.
3. Experience leading development across the product lifecycle.
4. Ability to review, challenge, and justify engineering estimations.
5. Awareness of sonar systems (preferred but not essential).
6. Security Check (SC) clearance eligibility (UK Eyes Only, no caveats).
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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