Principal Systems Engineer

Ultra PCS is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to support the development of next generation military land and aerospace products. The role will involve deploying solutions across a diverse portfolio, including electro-mechanical systems, innovative power management, electronic command and control, pneumatic systems, and electronic architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for military land and aerospace industries using a systems engineering approach.
• Lead discussions with customers to elicit key stakeholder requirements.
• Translate customer requirements into realizable product requirements.
• Perform requirements‑based verification and validation using manual and scripted methods.
• Produce interface control documents, system design documents, and supporting documentation.
• Control and manage engineering change throughout the development lifecycle.
• Prepare technical proposals, including estimations and presentations.
• Provide technical oversight and mentor other Systems Engineers within the project team.
• Coordinate and provide technical leadership for a multi‑discipline project team delivering complex mechanical, electronic and embedded software solutions.
• Ensure safety‑critical solution development in accordance with DO‑178/DO‑254 or IEC61508.
• Utilize MATLAB, Simulink and other engineering tools; manage change control and problem reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of previous Systems Engineering experience.
• Good engineering or science degree, preferably in systems engineering.
• Ability to operate within a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Strong independent and collaborative work capability.
• Excellent attention to detail focusing on requirements and specification structure.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, with cross‑functional teams, company authorities, and customers.
• Eligible to work in the UK without restrictions and prepared for UK National Security Vetting.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience developing safety‑critical solutions per DO‑178/DO‑254 or IEC61508.
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink.
• Experience with configuration management tools, change control and problem reporting processes.
• Awareness of electronic, software or mechanical engineering development.
• Microsoft Office proficiency including Visio, Excel and Word.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality.

Benefits

• Flexible working within core working hours.
• 25 days holiday (185 hrs) plus option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) and bank holidays.
• Life assurance coverage 4 times your annual salary.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contributions.
• Sports and social club.
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events.

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