Principal Systems Engineer in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Posted by Copello
£80 – £90 an hour
High Wycombe · Contract
Copello Global are seeking a proactive Project Engineer / Systems Lead to support a major avionics radio communications programme as it enters the qualification phase. The role will be joining an existing project team on an initial 6 month contract.
You’ll take ownership of engineering work packages, lead qualification activities, coordinate cross-functional teams and drive technical issues through to resolution. You’ll also support design reviews, manage engineering changes and ensure compliance with technical, quality and regulatory requirements.
What we’re looking for:
- Strong systems engineering experience across requirements, verification, validation and configuration control.
- Use of Polarion (would be highly advantageous)
- Experience of defence, avionics , radio products or airborne systems
- Systems Engineering experience across LTE, Datalinks or Modems
- Proven experience delivering engineering work packages and supporting qualification activities.
- Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving and technical leadership skills.
- Engineering degree or equivalent relevant experience.
Due to the nature of the position the successful candidate will need to work onsite 4 days a week. Role is inside IR35 paying circa £80 -£90 per hour.
Role will require SC clearance or ability to obtain SC clearance.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.