Our client - one of the leading Defense companied in UK currently recruiting for Principal Systems Engineer (Integration, Validation and Verification) to join their team on a contract basis. As a Principal Engineer Systems Engineering (IVandV), you will be performing a host of system engineering and design activity for the execution of the IVandV strategy. This will involve a broad spectrum of tasks involving the design and setup of the IVV facilities and capabilities (Test Rigs) along with supporting the test programmes through to system certification. These activities are pivotal in supporting the design, development, integration and qualification of complex systems for in-build or in-service vessels.Duties: Understanding and interpreting challenging needs and requirements.Design and compilation of technical specifications to deliver capabilities in supporting the IVandV strategy.Developing, validating and managing requirements designs along with qualification/acceptance activitiesIntegration and test of systems containing electronic, mechanical and software sub-systems, understanding the potential impact on the whole boat and interfacing systemsTaking accountability for technical work packages and CandI equipmentVerifying that customer needs are satisfied through planned qualification and test activitiesSteering test systems development through implementation of best practice systems lifecycle processesProviding leadership, guidance and coaching to other engineersSkills: S