Principal Systems Engineer in Luton, Bedfordshire

Principal Systems Engineer

Highly competitive hourly rate + Benefits
Contract - Hybrid working model available
Based in Luton & Stevenage

SC is required for this position

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to play a fundamental role in a defence programme of critical national importance, and to shape the future of Combat Air capability in the UK.
Vacancies have arisen within the Global Combat Air System Programme (GCAP). Announced by the Prime Minister in December 2022, GCAP will deliver Tempest, the next generation fighter aircraft that will replace the Royal Air Force Typhoon fleet in the 2035 timescales.

The company:
Our client is pushing the technical boundaries associated with advanced tactical sensing, data fusion, communications, machine learning and defensive aids systems, which collectively will enable Tempest to survive and operate in highly contested threat environments. They will be developing these technologies for demonstration in synthetic environments and on a Flight Test Aircraft

The role:
These exciting roles spans the FCAS Portfolio, covering both advanced technology demonstrations and operational product development. This opportunity will see the successful candidate working closely with Systems and Software Engineers across the UK to develop and integrate complex mission systems and lead the test and evaluation of these capabilities within a synthetic environment and on airborne trials. GCAP is an international endeavor, and the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to travel overseas to work with colleagues in Italy and Japan.

Required Skills:
· Experience of requirements management (e.g., DOORS, Next) and configuration management.

SC is required for this position

Principal Systems Engineer
Highly competitive hourly rate + Benefits
Contract - Hybrid working model available
Based in Luton & Stevenage

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.