Senior/Principal Systems Engineers

Company: Matchtech
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Location: Maidenhead
Job Description:

Are you an innovative Systems Engineer who thrives in a dynamic working environment? We’re supporting a leading defence technology organisation that is expanding its programme portfolio and investing in Systems Engineering capability.

As a Senior or Principal Systems Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering complex, high-integrity systems, working across the full engineering lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive systems design, integration, and delivery
  • Develop and manage requirements, architectures, and V&V activities
  • Apply Systems Engineering best practice aligned to the V-model / ISO standards
  • Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams (software, hardware, firmware)
  • Provide technical leadership and direction (Principal level)

Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience across the Systems Engineering lifecycle
  • Background in complex or regulated environments (defence, aerospace, etc.)
  • Experience with tools such as DOORS, SysML, UML
  • Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and lead reviews

Additional Information

  • Due to the nature of the work, this role is full-time onsite
  • Flexibility available around working arrangements
  • Must be eligible for SC/DV clearance

Why Apply?

  • Work on high-impact, mission-critical programmes
  • Opportunity to influence complex system delivery
  • Clear pathway into technical leadership roles

Apply for a confidential discussion to learn more

Posted: May 10th, 2026