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Principal Systems Engineer

Expert EmploymentCheshunt, Hertfordshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 15 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Principal Systems Engineer role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead impactful projects across the full engineering lifecycle within a reputable technology company, fostering significant career growth and skills development. If you are an experienced systems engineer who thrives in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments and enjoys technical leadership, you will find this hybrid position exceptionally rewarding. Embrace the chance to shape complex systems and make your mark.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Leader
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Embedded Systems

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and delivery of complex engineering systems. The role involves working across the full systems lifecycle, from initial concept and requirements through to verification, acceptance, and customer delivery.

The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams across software, electronics, and mechanical engineering, supporting system development, risk management, technical documentation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead systems design, integration, verification, and testing activities.

Support projects through the full engineering lifecycle.

Work closely with software, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams.

Manage technical risks and contribute to project delivery.

Produce technical reports, specifications, and documentation.

Support design reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Communicate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.

Key Skills

Experience in Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, or Product Development.

Background in aerospace, defence, electronics, automotive, or other complex engineering environments.

Knowledge of system testing, verification, and engineering processes.

Understanding of electronics, communications protocols, or embedded systems is desirable

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