Principal Systems Engineer Frimley (Hybrid – typically 3 days on site per week, subject to programme phase) £57,500 – £61,500 (flexible for the right candidate) + Excellent Benefits

We’re hiring a Principal Systems Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering in-service support on the V-Class submarine platform. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on CCS design, working closely with engineering managers, suppliers, and wider stakeholders to keep one of the UK’s most complex defence programmes moving.

What you’ll be doing: Taking ownership of CCS design and supporting the Engineering Manager with programme delivery Leading scope control, design decisions, and managing design change activity across the lifecycle Coordinating and chairing design reviews, managing baselines and voids, and ensuring design governance is followed Reviewing technical requirements and architecture to ensure effective system integration across sub-systems and partner domains Acting as a subject matter expert in integration, validation and verification of systems

What we’re looking for: Strong background in network or software engineering, ideally with operational experience Technical leadership experience a...