Principal Systems Engineer

Key areas of responsibility

• Owning and leading the systems engineering design and integration of major system elements within complex programmes, ensuring capabilities perform reliably end-to-end
• Developing and maintaining system architectures, interface definitions and integration plans for the areas you are responsible for
• Acting as the technical go-to for your system area, guiding engineering decisions and helping teams navigate complex system-level challenges
• Applying pragmatic systems engineering across the V-cycle, balancing appropriate engineering rigour with the pace required to deliver operational capability
• Working closely with software, hardware, RF, networking and infrastructure teams to design, integrate and deliver multidisciplinary systems
• Identifying and managing technical risks, system dependencies and integration challenges, using experimentation, modelling and testing to de-risk delivery
• Working directly with users, partners and stakeholders to ensure systems meet operational needs and perform effectively in real-world environments
• Mentoring engineers and contributing to the continuous improvement of Rowden’s systems engineering practices, tooling and ways of working

Key skills, experience and behaviours

• In-depth knowledge and experience in the practical application of model-based and agile systems engineering tools and techniques   
• Experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle using a range of development approaches
• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering or technical subject   
• Experience working across software, hardware and networked systems 
• Track record of effectively mentoring and coaching team members  
• Extensive experience working within delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes in challenging and complex projects  
• Proven analytical thinker, problem solver and decision maker and has strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of supporting all levels of the organisation  

• A background in regulated sectors delivering complex connected systems, such as defence, national security, telecommunications, financial services, or automotive industries
• Designing, deploying and supporting solutions to/at the far-edge in denied, disrupted, intermittent or lossy communication environments
• Chartered Engineer status

• Pragmatism: You will adopt a decisive, precise and pragmatic approach to both delivery and the development of systems capability, effectively considering the holistic risk / reward balance 
• Attention to detail: You will have a quality mind-set and be in the detail, providing objective assurance of systems activities building high levels of trust and autonomy within the team  
• Operational expertise: You will have the experience in delivery, such as making the mistakes, going too-light or too-heavy on process and tools, understanding the real-world complexity and consequences of difficult trade-offs etc, to lead, direct, inform, mentor and coach members of the systems team
• Communication Skills: You can explain complex engineering information clearly and persuasively to both technical and non- technical stakeholders, in a fast-paced environment

Working at Rowden