Role: Principal Systems Engineer(Technical Lead)Location: Portsmouth(Predominantly onsite with occasional remote working )Duration: 6 monthsInside IR35 : UmbrellaThe Role As a Principal System Engineer, you will be leading a team of Engineers to deliver the required STEATS (Synthetic Test Environment and Analysis Tools Service) capabilities in support of the NCSISS (Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Services) contract.Day-to-day, you''ll play a key role in shaping and implementing the strategy to ensure the STEATS offering is well positioned to meet customer needs going forward. You will also be responsible for leading a cross-technical team of systems engineers, providing both day-to-day management and strategic technical leadership. You will work on simulations and tools that enable combat systems engineers to perform their roles effectively, combining hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities.Your responsibilities will include:Shaping and guiding future strategy for the STEATS offeringProviding technical support in terms of Technical Delivery PlansTechnical management of specific, delegated projectsBeing the technical point of contact for our customers Essential experience of the Principal Systems Engineer: Strong experience within Systems Engineering, Networks, IT would be preferablePrevious maritime experience would be an advantageUnderstanding of the Technical Assurance processKnowledge of computer network architectures, protocols and analysis incl