Principal Systems Engineer

Principal Systems Engineer

Department: Technical Capability

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: UK - Bath

Reporting To: Bill Mitchel more

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer - Requirements Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

The Principal Systems Engineer – Requirements Manager acts within the Requirements and Acceptance area of the Systems Engineering Capability. The role is responsible for professionally and efficiently conducting Requirements Management capabilities within their Capability Team to meet the current and future needs of its customers. This includes the day‑to‑day management and strategic development of Requirements and Acceptance Capability, effective utilisation of resources and the overall management of technical delivery.

The role may also provide management for SE Capability members as agreed with the SE Head of Capability.

The Principal Systems Engineer – Requirements Manager role is a fee‑earning role, which must be balanced with line management and team responsibilities to an appropriate level, commensurate with the Capability Team size and associated workload.

You’re an experienced systems engineering professional with a strong background in requirements management and a passion for delivering high‑quality outcomes for customers. You enjoy working hands‑on with requirements tools and processes, while also supporting and guiding others to do their best work. As a Principal Systems Engineer – Requirements Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping how requirements engineering is delivered across the business, sharing expertise, mentoring colleagues and helping to build a capable, motivated and high‑performing team.

You’re comfortable balancing project delivery with leadership responsibilities, enjoy contributing to future capability and resourcing plans, and care about creating an inclusive, supportive working environment where people can develop, innovate and thrive.

• Private Medical Insurance (including family cover)
• Enhanced Pension
• 18 weeks’ enhanced maternity pay (after 1 year’s service)
• Family‑friendly policies
• Inclusive and supportive culture
• Annual Wellbeing Fund for hobbies and personal interests
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday trading
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Professional subscriptions paid