Job Summary
Based at our Global Technology Centre Bristol we are looking for a Principal Engineer with a strong background in Systems Engineering to help shape the future of flight. Our aim is to deploy a modern systems engineering ethos across the broad domains within the portfolio (Software, Controls, Structures, Prototyping, Electrical & Cryogenic systems). Working in advancing technologies developing the key underpinning physics but also the methods, capabilities and evidence to support our prototypes, we want a dynamic and experienced individual to help us.
This role offers hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership across the full technology engineering lifecycle using Systems Engineering methods appropriate to our needs.
- Evolve and grow our capability embedding this into each discipline within the portfolio and beyond to stakeholders and customers.
- Ensure that systems engineering principles are applied consistently across the portfolio of programmes.
- Champion the use of Model Based Enterprise toolsets to better manage technical projects, knowledge and progress.
- System Engineering leadership championing a systems thinking across the whole portfolio to align teams into a common alignment with the concept of Best Fit; act as a technical authority and mentor across the portfolio in conjunction with the Tech Authority.
- Manage reports and take responsibility for capability growth.
- Define and maintain a Systems Engineering Framework that aligns to technology development in aerospace and is tailored for the organisation’s portfolio.
- Champion the use of Codebeamer as the tool for requirements capture and decomposition, agile tasking across teams, dashboard compliance reporting for safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, wiki knowledge management.
- Coach, support and develop the systems personnel reporting to the Principal Systems Engineer, including career progression, annual appraisals and clear goal setting.
- Develop a strategic plan for delivery of key systems programme aims.
What You’ll Bring
- Expert in systems engineering lifecycle (ISO/IEC 15288, INCOSE) with experience in MBSE (e.g. SysML).
- Hands‑on experience using Codebeamer (or similar tools) for requirements management, traceability, and reporting.
- Strong knowledge of requirements elicitation, decomposition, interface management, V&V planning, especially in a technical development environment.
- Framework & Process Development – Proven track record in defining and deploying SE frameworks across programmes, including championing change and mind‑set development across teams and disciplines.
- Ability to integrate tools (e.g., Codebeamer, modelling environments) into a coherent digital‑thread approach.
- Experienced in leading and mentoring cross‑functional engineering teams.
- Has good interpersonal and communication skills and can translate to a variety of audiences. Is confident and able to represent their project(s)/function/discipline in internal/external environment.
- Education & Professional Standing – STEM degree with significant experience in systems engineering, Chartered Engineer (CEng), INCOSE CSEP/ESEP, or equivalent.
What We’ll Offer
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Up to 15% bonus.
- Industry leading pension scheme – well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (Employer max contribution 12%).
- Life assurance 8 × salary.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Flexible working hours, including the ability to finish at 12 noon on a Friday.
- Income protection.
- Shopping discounts.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Virtual GP clinic for you and immediate family.
Equal Opportunities
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging we have created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.
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