Principal Systems Engineer
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Job Summary
Were building the UKs next generation engineering powerhouse providing critical technology that strengthens national security and resilience.
We specialise in turning advances in sensing AI and communications into operational capability for the edge where connectivity may be degraded or denied. Our work focuses on accelerating the deployment of technology improving decision-making for frontline teams and protecting people and critical assets in demanding environments.
Headquartered in Bristol Rowden employs around 160 people and operates over 20000 square feet of engineering and manufacturing facilities. We have a growing international footprint and are one of Europes fastest-growing engineering businesses.
About the role
We specialise in turning advances in sensing AI and communications into operational capability for the edge where connectivity may be degraded or denied. Our work focuses on accelerating the deployment of technology improving decision-making for frontline teams and protecting people and critical assets in demanding environments.
Headquartered in Bristol Rowden employs around 160 people and operates over 20000 square feet of engineering and manufacturing facilities. We have a growing international footprint and are one of Europes fastest-growing engineering businesses.
About the role
Were looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to lead the design and integration of complex systems across our programmes. Youll own major elements of a system - defining architecture driving integration and ensuring the capability works end-to-end. Youll work closely with users engineers and partners to de-risk delivery resolve system challenges and ensure solutions are technically robust and operationally effective.
Across the business were working on challenges including soldier systems C4I integration programmes AI/ML capabilities and new product development. These programmes combine software hardware networks and data often operating in denied disrupted or constrained environments.
We value practical engineering and sound judgement. Youll use the right tools and level of process for the problem at hand - leveraging modern tooling and automation where it helps while ensuring the right level of technical assurance. Experience working across waterfall agile iterative and spiral delivery approaches is important as is the ability to work with a range of stakeholders across engineering teams partners and users.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role. Youll guide engineering decisions mentor other engineers and take ownership of key parts of a programme while remaining close to the engineering work. Our culture values clarity pace and engineering judgement. We focus on user needs communicate openly and work collaboratively to deliver meaningful capability.
This role requires a minimum of 3 days per week on-site at our Bristol HQ. There will also be occasional travel to customer sites. Candidates must be willing to obtain a UKNSV security clearance with SC clearance being essential.
This role requires a minimum of 3 days per week on-site at our Bristol HQ. There will also be occasional travel to customer sites. Candidates must be willing to obtain a UKNSV security clearance with SC clearance being essential.
Key areas of responsibility
As a Principal Systems Engineer at Rowden youll be responsible for:
- 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 Rowdens systems engineering practices tooling and ways of working
Key skills experience and behaviours
We are looking for someone passionate about technology who actively invests in their technical skills and abilities. We are looking for a person with:
- 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
Highly Desirable Experience:
- 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
About you
- 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
We are committed to building a flexible inclusive and enabling company. Our aim is to create a diverse team of talented people with unique skills experience and backgrounds so please apply and come as you are!
We also recognise the importance of flexible working and support this wherever we can. We typically operate a flexible hybrid-working model with an average 3 days in the office each week (dependent on the role). We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility part-time working requirements and/or workplace adjustments with all our applicants.
Rowden is a Disability Confident Committed company and we actively encourage people with disabilities and health conditions to apply for our roles. Please let us know your requirements early on so that we can make sure you have everything you need up front to help make the recruitment process and experience as easy as possible.
Finally if you feel that you dont meet all the criteria included above but have transferable skills and relevant experience wed still love to hear from you!
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About Company
Rowden designs and builds systems, infrastructure, and applications to deliver mission advantage to those working to protect the security of the UK and its allies. We are setting a new standard in government technology provision: hyper-efficient engineering, better customer relationsh ... View more
