Principal or Senior Systems Engineer
External
Navantiauk · Bristol, UKFull-timeRemote1mo ago
ComplianceLeadership
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Responsibilities
- Own end‑to‑end requirements capture and management-validated, traceable and maintained through the lifecycle.
- Set the systems engineering approach (SEMP), governance and lifecycle strategy for complex naval programmes.
- Define and lead the Verification & Validation strategy, methods and acceptance criteria.
- Lead development and control of system/subsystem specifications and interface definitions.
- Create and govern architecture modelling (use cases, functional/logical/physical architectures, behaviour and data flows).
- Strengthen configuration and traceability in the PLM environment (Siemens Teamcentre) across requirements, architectures and V&V artefacts.
- Build compliance evidence against naval ship rules, legislation and international standards.
- Provide technical leadership-mentor others and steer decisions with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Strong, hands-on systems engineering experience in naval/marine (or similarly regulated, safety/assurance-led environments).
- Confidence owning architecture, requirements, interfaces, configuration control and change management.
- MBSE experience (and a pragmatic approach to modelling for decision support).
- Comfort working across disciplines and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Degree in Systems/Electrical/Control Engineering (or related). Master's and/or INCOSE CSEP/ESEP (or equivalent) is a plus.
- Exposure to digital technologies (automation, autonomy, digital twins, AI, predictive diagnostics, smart maintenance) is welcome.
- Ability to complete BPSS security checks; eligibility for SC clearance may be required depending on project.
- Working pattern Standard office environment in Bristol, with occasional travel/overnight stays depending on programme needs.
- Everyone's welcome. If you're excited by the role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
- Interested? Apply via LinkedIn or message us to talk through the opportunity.
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Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits packageHybrid working, typically three days per week in the officeCareer development opportunities within a global organisationThe chance to lead ILS activities on strategically important naval and government programmesA collaborative and inclusive workplace where expertise makes a direct impactCompany pension31 days holidayLife assuranceWe believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.
Additional Information
Principal or Senior Systems Engineer - Advanced Naval Platforms Help shape next‑generation ship designs. You'll lead systems engineering across requirements, architecture, configuration and V&V-turning complex stakeholder needs into clear, traceable engineering evidence from concept through acceptance.
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