Principal Systems Engineer (IVV)

Innovate Recruitment Ltd
📍 Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 06, 2026

Job Description

Role: Principal Systems Engineer (IVV)

Location: Reading, Onsite

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Allowance + Bonus

Industry: Defence, Cyber

Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to lead integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) across complex, multi-discipline defence projects. You'll work from concept to delivery, ensuring robust, compliant systems through hands-on leadership and technical oversight.

Responsibilities of a Principal Systems Engineer:

* Own IV&V strategy, plans, and execution across projects

* Develop test rigs/fixtures and lead test campaigns (in-house & external)

* Drive quality and assurance from requirements through to acceptance

* Support qualification, safety, and security for test environments

* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous process improvement

* Represent IV&V at reviews, audit...

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Job Details

  • Location Reading, Berkshire
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category architecture-and-engineering
  • Posted Date June 06, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 16, 2026