We are working with a global Software, Systems and Engineering company in the Defence Sector, supporting them with appointing a Principal Systems Engineer. You will lead a team of few Systems Engineers and operate working across multiple projects delivering your own portfolio of work. Day-to-day, you will assimilate a broad view of programmes, technical challenges and deliver systems engineering artefacts across multiple projects showing a deep interest in the effective productisation of science and technology. Salary: £65-75k + benefits Location: Farnborough- hybrid Working hours: 37 per week Requirements: sole UK national (dual nationals cannot apply) Key responsibilities: Working with discipline and professional leads to shape toolsets, artefacts, training and best practice Mentoring, peer reviewing and advising on professional best practice both directly and throughout your team Setting, discussing and tracking individuals goals and performance, including gathering feedback, 121s and calibration activities Advancing your teams professional skills, knowledge and behaviours Applying deep or broad systems engineering principles and practices to engage with the team delivering on actions Advising on suitable deployments for your team, Chief Engineers, Programme Leaders, resource Managers and related stakeholders as necessary Essential experience: Robust understanding of systems engineering and its application in the development of products A strong knowledge of ..... full job details .....