Principal Systems Engineer

23 hours ago


Coventry UK, West Midlands, United Kingdom Innovate Full time

Principal Systems Engineer

Location – Coventry

Salary range - £55,000 to £65,000


Are you passionate about Systems Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering? Are you ready to lead, inspire, and collaborate to drive excellence across engineering disciplines? If so, we want you to join our team as a Systems Engineering Subject Matter Expert.


Your duties:


  • Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on Systems Engineering and MBSE to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Coach and mentor colleagues in Systems Engineering practices, helping to build their skills and confidence.
  • Lead and supervise the adaptation and development of Systems Engineering practices tailored to specific projects or programs.
  • Communicate effectively and negotiate with stakeholders to ensure the development and delivery of optimised systems.
  • Demonstrate deep expertise in your domain, while rapidly assimilating and applying new domain knowledge.
  • Work collaboratively across engineering disciplines and with other functions to ensure integrated, effective solutions.


Skills, Experience and Qualifications


  • A comprehensive understanding of Systems Engineering, including its approaches, processes, and procedures.
  • A strong foundation in engineering science—encompassing physics, chemistry, and mathematics.
  • Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in a STEM-related discipline.
  • Awareness of the interdisciplinary factors impacting system design, including engineering, law, commerce, management, logistics, and politics.
  • Membership in a relevant professional institution and Chartered status, or demonstrable progress toward Chartership.
  • A proven track record of coaching and mentoring, supporting the development of peers and teams.


Your Attributes


  • Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
  • Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities.
  • A passion for collaboration and working across diverse disciplines.
  • Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.


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