Principal systems engineer Work, Jobs in Gloucester (with Salaries)

Principal Systems Engineer
Safran —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Computer skills
Principal Systems Engineer
Ultra Electronics —Cheltenham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Engineering
- Leadership
Principal Systems Engineer - 6 months contract Inside IR35
Safran Engineering Services UK Limited —Gloucester
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
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Principal Composites Structures Engineer
iCOMAT —Gloucester
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Master's degree
Lead Systems Analysis Engineer/ Principal Engineer
Moog Inc. —Tewkesbury
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
Principal Highway Engineer
WSP —Gloucester
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- No degree
Sr Principal Engineer - Software Quality
Baxter —Gloucester
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Annual leave
Principal Platform Engineer
Raytheon —South Gloucestershire
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- DevOps
- Scripting
- In-person
- Sick pay
Principal Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman —Cheltenham
- DevOps
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Relocation assistance
Principal Senior Technical Architect - Systems Integration
QinetiQ —Malvern
- £71,100 - £79,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Agile
- Employee discount
Senior Software Engineer
iCOMAT —Gloucester
- Remote
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
Assistant Civil Engineer
Amey Ltd —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Assistant Project Engineer
Siltbuster Limited —Monmouth
- Schematics
- Hand tools
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Senior Highway Engineer
WSP —Gloucester
- Engineering
- No degree
- Mentoring
Associate Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Dyson —Malmesbury
- Engineering
- Laboratory experience
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Principal Software Engineer
Raytheon —South Gloucestershire
- Full-time
- AWS
- Continuous improvement
- Software development
- Sick pay
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Principal Senior Technical Architect - Data
QinetiQ —Malvern
- £71,100 - £79,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Machine learning
- Travel
- AI
- Employee discount
Service & Technical Support Engineer
Pulsar Measurement —Malvern
- £40,000 a year
- CRM software
- Travel
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Principal Civil/Structural Engineers UK wide
Amentum —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
Lead Cloud Solutions Engineer
Northrop Grumman —Cheltenham
- £68,000 - £102,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- AWS
- Travel
- Scripting

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Principal Systems Engineer

Safran -
Gloucester

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Computer literacy
English
Systems engineering
Technical writing
Computer skills
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Published 06.10.2026

Company : Safran Landing Systems Job field : Architecture and systems engineering Location : Gloucester , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Employees / Staff Spoken language(s) : English Fluent

# 2026-175169

Published 06.10.2026

Job Description

Principal Systems Engineer
Gloucester UK

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 and annual bonus
25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
Flexible working options
Pension (matched up to 8%) and life assurance
Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
Plus a wide range of flexible benefits of your choice!

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.
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 passionate individuals to join our Engineering team as a Principal Systems Engineer at our Gloucester site.

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
We also 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 the requirements of 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.

Your Role

As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will ensure the successful development of aircraft landing gear systems—including structures, extension/retraction, hydraulics, and electrical harnesses—fully aligned with customer needs, regulatory requirements, and the Safran system development process.
You will lead system development planning, requirements capture and analysis, validation and verification activities, and supplier management for equipment such as actuators, hydraulic hoses, and electrical harnessing. You will also provide leadership to junior and senior engineers within the team.

Job Requirements

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the definition of systems development plans aligned with Safran processes and ARP4754, in collaboration with the Systems Architecture Integration team.
Ensuring adherence to systems development plans throughout the lifecycle.
Managing requirements definition at system, sub system, and equipment levels—including customer, regulatory, and internal needs.
Leading requirements validation from planning to documentation of validation evidence.
Managing product verification, including planning, coordination of verification means, and documentation of verification evidence.
Setting up and maintaining requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS Classic and DOORS NG.
Producing systems engineering documentation including requirements, descriptions, validation/verification matrices, and DDP dossiers.
Writing specifications for landing gear equipment (hydraulic actuators, hoses, electrical harnesses).
Acting as a technical liaison with equipment suppliers.
Providing technical leadership across the systems engineering team.

What You'll Bring
Essential

Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles, with experience in requirements management, validation, and verification
Knowledge of aircraft landing gear systems (ATA32) or comparable complex aerospace systems
Ability to lead and influence stakeholders, supported by strong communication and collaborative leadership skills

Desirable

Experience in mechanical engineering and hydraulics (actuators & hoses)
Experience in electrical engineering
Knowledge of airworthiness and certification requirements
Familiarity with ARP4754 and ARP4761
Experience using IBM DOORS (Classic or NG)
Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Ability to review engineering documents such as reports, analyses, specifications, and requirements documentation
Previous engineering signatory experience
Ability to write clear and accurate technical reports
Willingness to work collaboratively across all engineering disciplines
General computer literacy and good written communication

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

Here, we craft excellence together.
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.

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.

Get involved:

We also 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.

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