Principal Systems Engineer – HALO (Hostile Artillery Locating System)

Location: Basildon

Clearance Required: SC Cleared.

Contract Type: Contract

We are recruiting for a Principal Systems Engineer to join a growing team working on the next-generation HALO (Hostile Artillery Locating System) — a cutting-edge, long-range acoustic weapon locating system. HALO is designed to counter the growing threat posed by electronic warfare and anti-radar weapon systems that limit the effectiveness of radar-based solutions.

This is a key opportunity to join the team during a critical stage of the engineering lifecycle. You will play a lead role in delivering systems engineering activities from concept through to deployment, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to drive integration, qualification, and technical delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define, manage, and trace requirements for complex, multi-disciplinary systems.
• Lead and contribute to system integration, verification, qualification, and validation.
• Guide and support junior engineers, promoting technical excellence within the team.
• Ensure engineering outputs are compliant with military and industry standards, as well as regulatory frameworks.
• Participate in and lead technical design and peer reviews.
• Support the development and maintenance of a robust software security plan.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong knowledge of the full engineering development lifecycle.
• Proven experience in defining and managing system requirements, and supporting V&V activities.
• Demonstrated capability in system-level testing and integration.
• Understanding of CE Marking requirements for electrical and electronic equipment.
• Proficiency with IBM DOORS for requirements management.
• Awareness of relevant safety, security, and legislative standards.
• Background in the defence or related high-integrity engineering sectors.

Desirable:

• Experience in electronics-focused systems roles.
• Ability to create and deliver training material and user manuals for end-users.