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Principal Systems Engineer
Safran —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
Senior Hazardous Area Engineer (DSEAR)
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- £40,968.73 - £91,674.06 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- System design
- Mentoring
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Principal Systems Engineer
Collins Aerospace —Solihull
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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Principal Payments Engineer
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- £90,000 - £110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Java
- AWS
- Annual leave
Principal Telecoms Engineer
Mott MacDonald —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Presentation skills
- Mentoring
- Employee discount
Principal Engineer/Project Manager (Operational Technology)
Sweco —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Travel
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
11d
Principal Design Engineer
Collins Aerospace —Wolverhampton
- Full-time
- Engineering
- No degree
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Materials Scientist
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- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
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Sweco UK —Birmingham
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Travel
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
11d
Principal Substation Secondary (P&C) Design Engineer
AtkinsRéalis —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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- IT
- Electrical Engineering
Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector
Stantec —Birmingham
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- Annual leave
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Principal Engineer - Overhead Lines
AtkinsRéalis —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Continuous improvement
Principal/Associate River Engineer
AECOM —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Principal Geotechnical Engineer
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
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Senior/Principal Bridge Engineer
WSP —Birmingham
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Senior / Principal Structural Engineer - Building Structures
WSP —Birmingham
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- In-person
- Flexitime
- Work from home
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Principal Process Engineer - Energy
Stantec —Redditch
- Leadership
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Principal Software Engineer Backend Technologies, Platform (UK Remote)
Turnitin, LLC —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Remote
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- Java
- Annual leave
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Senior / Principal Power Systems Engineer
AECOM —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Scripting
- Python
14d
Principal or Associate Geotechnical Engineer
Mott MacDonald —Birmingham
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Employee discount

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Principal Systems Engineer

Safran -
Wolverhampton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

System architecture
Continuous improvement
Systems engineering
Communication skills

Full job description

Published 06.13.2026

Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : Architecture and systems engineering Location : Wolverhampton , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

# 2026-181705

Published 06.13.2026

Job Description

Principal Systems Engineer
Wolverhampton
Hybrid

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our Engineering GDS team as a Principal Systems Engineer at our Wolverhampton site.

About Safran Actuation Systems UK

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Engineering GDS team as Principal Systems Engineer at our Wolverhampton site.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

Early finish on Fridays
Competitive salary, annual bonus, pay review
25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
Strong Pension scheme, life assurance
Professional development, ongoing training
Private Medical

Your Role

Plan and execute Systems Engineering work packages as part of an integrated product team.
Capable of working autonomously while understanding the broader context of the role within the organization. Additionally, the Systems Engineer should possess the ability to engage in discussions regarding relevant processes and demonstrate an understanding of the impact of changes to these processes, policies, and procedures.

Coordinating requirements management for a project.
Understanding, interpreting, and clarifying customer requirements.
Ensuring the traceability of product design specifications to customer requirements.
Developing product specifications based on customer requirements, cascading specifications from system level to component level, and verifying/validating product performance.
Developing system architecture models using graphical modeling approaches and conducting trade-off analyses to identify optimized solutions.
Supporting the development of system planning documents, specification documents, requirements verification procedures, and acceptance procedures.
Ensuring that product design and development, conducted by different functional disciplines, aligns with the requirements.
Identifying and addressing technical risks and implementing risk mitigation strategies throughout the program's lifecycle.
Interfacing with customers, subcontractors, and business partners regarding product design requirements, product development, and product acceptance.

Job Requirements

Essential

Systems Engineering Expertise:

Demonstrated proficiency in systems engineering principles,
including Systems Thinking, System Lifecycles, Requirements
Definition, and System Architecting.

Proficiency in Systems Modeling Language (SysML):

Demonstrated expertise and practical experience in utilizing SysML
for system architecture modeling, requirements specification, and
analysis.

Initiative and Innovation Catalyst:

Proven ability to drive and champion new initiatives, while fearlessly
challenging existing ideas.

Desirable

Operates with the utmost personal integrity.
Demonstrates the ability to work independently, remain composed

under pressure, and adapt to change.

Utilizes a logical approach to technical problem resolution and

decision-making. Demonstrates commitment to sharing knowledge.

Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrates cross-cultural awareness.
Driven by adherence to process compliance.

Get involved:

We have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, today.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Here, we craft excellence together.

We understand that diversity & inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair & equitable employment practices for everyone.
We know that some candidates may be put off ing for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

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