Principal Systems Engineer (Electrical)

Fortress Recruit is supporting a leading Defence Manufacturer in their search for an experienced Principal Systems Engineer (Electrical) to join their growing specialist team based in Poole. This is a senior position combining hands on technical engineering with project leadership, for new and existing full life cycle projects. Some projects will require you to be more involved technically, while others will require greater project leadership, so the ability to move comfortably between the two is essential. Key responsibilities will include: Acting as the Technical Authority for allocated projects, reviewing and signing off electrical designs and engineering outputs Providing senior technical leadership across projects from requirements and concept through to verification, qualification and manufacture Remaining hands on technically, supporting engineers and resolving complex electrical engineering challenges Coordinating multidisciplinary engineering resource across electrical, electronics, mechanical, software and systems teams Leading technical reviews, managing technical risk and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and requirements Maintaining high standards of engineering documentation, technical governance and design assurance Working to APQP quality processes and collaborating with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery To be successful in this role, you will have: A Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical ..... full job details .....