Principal Systems Engineer
Job in
Luton, Bedfordshire, EX14, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-12
Listing for:
Matchtech Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Test Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Luton (4-5 days per week onsite)
Duration: 12 month contract
Rate: £83.80ph UMB (Inside IR35)
Active SC clearance required
Role details:
Our client is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support the development of advanced defence and security capabilities in Luton. This contract role will contribute to the Future Combat Air programme, with a focus on systems requirements, design definition and integration across complex electronic warfare products.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and manage system requirements to support product design and engineering activities
- Define system architectures, interfaces and design solutions across multidisciplinary engineering domains
- Carry out modelling and analysis using MATLAB and Cameo
- Support system integration, qualification, verification and validation activities throughout the engineering lifecycle
- Work closely with engineering teams and subject-matter experts across domain, product and technology areas
- Contribute to the development of electronic warfare systems and Future Combat Air capabilities
- Apply systems engineering principles within an agile working environment
- Produce clear technical documentation and communicate engineering decisions to relevant stakeholders
- Significant experience in systems engineering within a complex engineering or defence environment
- Strong knowledge of systems requirements development, management and traceability
- Proficiency in MATLAB and experience with Cameo modelling tools
- Understanding of system design, interface definition and engineering integration activities
- Experience working within agile development environments
- Knowledge of the full engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, integration, qualification, verification and validation
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and technical specialists
- 12-month contract opportunity
- Based in Luton
- Primarily onsite, with attendance required four to five days per week
- Opportunity to contribute to high-profile defence and security programmes
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