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About the Role Morson Edge is recruiting on behalf of TKMS ATLAS UK for a Principal Systems Engineer to join their Systems Engineering team at Dorset Innovation Park. This role has become available as part of continued growth and increased programme demand. The team delivers advanced maritime and defence systems, working across multidisciplinary engineering environments to develop cutting-edge underwater and naval technologies. This role plays a key part in shaping system architectures and ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with business and programme objectives. What You’ll Be Doing You will provide technical leadership across the systems engineering lifecycle, ensuring robust system design, integration and delivery across complex defence programmes. Reporting to the Systems Engineering Team Leader, you will work closely with Design Authorities, Engineering Managers and cross-functional teams. * Lead system architecture development using MBSE approaches and SysML (e.g. Enterprise Architect) * Define and maintain system-level models, interfaces and design artefacts across multiple engineering domains * Own requirements capture, analysis and management using tools such as IBM DOORS (9.x/NG) * Ensure requirements are traceable, verifiable and aligned to stakeholder needs * Define and oversee Verification & Validation (V&V) strategies and activities * Ensure compliance with relevant standards (DEF STAN, MIL STD) and internal processes * Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to systems engineers * Support system integration activities and resolution of complex technical issues * Present technical solutions, trade studies and progress at internal and external design reviews * Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and suppliers What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a strong systems thinker who can lead complex engineering activities and influence technical direction across programmes. * Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Physics, Computing or a related discipline * Strong experience across the systems engineering lifecycle within a complex or regulated environment (e.g. defence, aerospace, nuclear, rail) * Proven ability to lead and collaborate within multidisciplinary engineering teams * Strong understanding of requirements engineering and tools such as IBM DOORS * Experience applying MBSE principles, SysML and modelling tools (e.g. Enterprise Architect) * Ability to analyse complex technical information and communicate clearly to varied audiences * Domain knowledge in areas such as Maritime/ Naval Systems, Unmanned Systems, Sonar, Underwater Acoustics or Systems Integration (desirable) --- Why TKMS ATLAS UK? With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy and export customers, TKMS ATLAS UK operates from our Headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Through science, engineering and R&D we convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo, and offer winning advantage at the frontline. Our people are at the heart of our success. An open and stimulating workspace empowers and encourages creativity, collaboration and integrity. Despite continued growth, we pride ourselves on maintaining a friendly and welcoming culture. We operate across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept to in-service support, delivering advanced submarine and ship systems including sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine counter-measures. Our unique in-house test and integration facilities, including access to Portland Harbour, enable real-world system testing and innovation. You’ll also get a package that includes: * Career Development and Training * Pension with up to 1.5X employer contributions * 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 after 5 years and 30 after 10 years) * Dental Cover and Employee Assistance Programme * Flexible working patterns Additional Information Minimum 3 days per week onsite at Dorset Innovation Park Must be eligible to achieve SC (Security Clearance) Similar Principal Systems Engineer Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Principal Systems Engineer BAE Systems Cowes, Isle of Wight Competitive 2 weeks ago Senior Systems Engineer JAM Recruitment Ltd Portsmouth (PO1) Up to £81.05 per hour 1 month ago Systems Engineer Defence Park Gate, Southampton (SO31), PO15 5UB Up to £55000.00 per annum 2 days ago Systems Engineer Defence Portsmouth (PO1) £57000.00 - £63000.00 per annum 1 month ago Systems Engineer Morson Edge East Burton, Wareham (BH20), Dt2 Market related 4 weeks ago Principle Systems Engineer Winsearch Bristol, Avon, BS32 £64 per hour 1 week ago Senior Systems Engineer CBSbutler Holdings Limited Romsey (SO51) From £65,000 to £85,000 per annum Bonus scheme 2 weeks ago Principal Electronics Systems Engineer BAE Systems Cowes, Isle of Wight Competitive 2 weeks ago Systems Engineer Morson Edge Portland (DT5), DT5 Market related 1 week ago System Design Authority Morson Edge East Burton, Wareham (BH20), DT2 8ZB Market related 1 week ago Principal Systems Engineer jobs Principal Systems Engineer jobs in Portland IT jobs IT jobs in Portland Infrastructure jobs Infrastructure jobs in Portland Jobs in Portland Systems Engineer jobs Principal Process Engineer jobs Principal Safety Engineer jobs Systems Software Engineer jobs Systems Engineering Leader jobs Principle Engineer jobs Systems Specialist jobs Principal Electrical Engineer jobs Systems Engineering jobs Systems Analyst jobs Systems Technician jobs Head Engineer jobs Principal Engineer jobs Principal Software Engineer jobs Associate Principal Engineer jobs Lead Systems Engineer jobs Totaljobs About us Work for us Media centre Partners Jobseeker Jobs Jobseeker login Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiter Courses Advertise a job Recruiter login Contact us – recruiters Recruiter advice Recruit internationally Let's connect Apps Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Compliance Accessibility The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026