Company: KellyOCG
Location: Luton
Posted: May 10th, 2026
We are working with a major international defence contractor and require an Principal Systems Engineer to start ASAP based in Luton, UK.
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Full Security Clearance required with Sole UK Nationality
Location: Luton Site full time, possible option for 4days office based
Pay: Competitive Hourly Rate - 37 hrs a week
Anticipated Duration: 12 months with possible extension
Start: ASAP
Department: Electronics Engineering
Required Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
RF Systems, Understanding of radar or complex sensor systems, in Defence/Automotive or related fields.
Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS)
MATLAB, particularly for use in analysis of large data sets.
Ideally Full V-model lifecycle experience, Left to right side (implementation, integration, testing, and V&V).
Experience in safety-critical systems.
Responsibilities
Working within the Future Combat Air division as part of the team working on systems for key aerospace customers.
This role will focus on supporting the development of RF system requirements within DOORS, including design and interface definition to assist engineering domains in design and integration activities.
Knowledge of modelling and analysis using Matlab and Cameo, as well as working in an agile environment and experience across the full engineering lifecycle would be advantageous as a suitable candidate may continue this role from requirements definition into integration, qualification, verification and validation activities at a later date.
Due to the nature of the work, this role requires 80-100% (4 to 5 days) on-site in Luton.
A role within the team will provide exposure to EW products and subject-matter experts with expertise within domain, product, and technology fields.
Qualifications
Engineering Degree or equivalent
Proven experience within Systems Engineering ideally a defence/highly regulated environment or similar automotive field. xwzovoh
Full Security Clearance will be required as detailed above.
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