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Principal Systems Engineer

Round Peg Solutions
Posted a day ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 0TF, England

Salary

£90,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Aerospace company is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the development of next-generation aviation platforms.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering within aerospace or high-integrity environments.
  • The successful candidate will manage the full V-lifecycle, from requirements capture to integration and certification.
  • Key responsibilities include acting as the primary technical interface and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.
  • The position offers a generous base salary along with 30 days of holiday, private medical cover, and long-term career potential.

Are you ready to take the lead on next-generation aerospace technologies? Were hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to join a innovative team developing cutting-edge systems for aviation platforms.

This is a senior leadership role where you'll own the full V-lifecycle. From early requirements capture through to integration, verification, and certification. You wont be doing the hands-on engineering, but youll be the technical glue between customers and internal teams, ensuring solutions are robust, compliant, and delivered with precision.

Key Responsibilities Senior Systems Engineer

  • Lead systems development from concept to launch, aligning with technology roadmaps and programme goals.
  • Own requirements capture, decomposition, and traceability across the full development lifecycle.
  • Act as the primary technical interface for customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
  • Ensure compliance with aerospace standards including ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254, and DO-160G.
  • Support certification planning, risk management, and cross-functional design assurance.

What Were Looking For Senior Systems Engineer

  • Degree qualified in Systems, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related field.
  • Proven leadership in systems engineering within aerospace or high-integrity environments.
  • Strong knowledge of the V-model, including system architecture, requirements flow-down, and verification strategy.
  • Confident dealing with customers and managing technical dialogue at a senior level.
  • Familiar with certification frameworks and safety-critical development standards

Why Join as a Senior Systems Engineer?

You'll be part of a collaborative, high-impact team working on game-changing aerospace programmes. This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that blends innovation with world-class engineering rigour.

You'll receive:

  • Generous base salary
  • 30 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Private medical cover
  • New, state-of-the-art working environment
  • Long-term career potential in a growing company

Interested in the Senior Systems Engineer role? Please apply today!

If you're ready to step into a visible, strategic role and shape the future of aerospace, apply now or reach out for a confidential chat within 1 working day of your application.

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