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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Matchtech scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Matchtech is a UK engineering and technology recruitment agency headquartered in Whiteley near Fareham, Hampshire, placing contract, temporary and permanent staff with clients. Founded in 1984, it covers aerospace, automotive, maritime, defence and security, energy, highways, rail, water and utilities, construction and technology, and also offers managed service, RPO and recruit-train-deploy programmes for employers such as BAE Systems, Leonardo and NATS. Its vacancies, posted on behalf of clients, include civil, mechanical, process and EICA engineers, CAD technicians, software developers, project managers and site staff across the UK.

Our client, a leading entity in the Defence & Security sector, is looking to hire a Principal Engineer - Systems Engineering (Requirements & Acceptance) on a contract basis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate the maturation of System Requirements with senior stakeholders
  • Work independently or as part of a small team
  • Leverage deep and broad knowledge in a discipline area
  • Co-ordinate with stakeholders to resolve findings, technical queries, and capture proposed changes
  • Participate in requirement focus and working groups with multiple stakeholders
  • Engage and manage senior stakeholders, resolving technical conflicts effectively
  • Validate assumptions, engineering data, analysis methodologies, and interpretation of results
  • Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders ensuring their needs are considered and incorporated where appropriate

Job Requirements:

  • Experience with DOORS Classic is essential
  • Experience within a maritime environment is preferred
  • Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders
  • Understanding of safety, health, and environment (SHE) standards
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organisational and team coordination abilities

Safety:

The role holder is responsible for taking reasonable care of their own health and safety, maintaining high standards for safety, health, and environment (SHE) within the organisation. This includes cooperating with all reasonable instructions, information, and training, reporting work-related hazards or incidents, and using all equipment for its intended purpose.

Benefits:

  • Competitive contract terms
  • Opportunity to work in a hybrid model
  • Exposure to high-profile projects within the Defence & Security sector
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment

If you are a seasoned professional in systems engineering looking for an exciting opportunity within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's esteemed team.

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