Senior System Engineer
4 days ago
Basildon
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.