Principal Systems Engineer
Permanent
Harwich
£62,498.00 - 68,777.00 per annum
37 hours per week

Trinity House works for the benefit and safety of all mariners as a General Lighthouse Authority and maritime charity. Our people are central to our reputation as a leading maritime organisation, as is our commitment as an employer to developing the skills, capabilities and potential of our workforce.

The General Lighthouse Authorities of the UK and Ireland (GLA) Research and Development team (GRAD) support the development of new and emerging marine aids-to-navigation technologies around the coastlines of the UK and Ireland. The team is world renowned and trusted for its expertise, which is used to develop novel ideas from cradle to grave, through system development, trials and ultimately working to secure international standardisation.

The GRAD team is seeking a new Principal Systems Engineer to lead our strategic, systems and business‑related studies. As a principal, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering their project portfolio, including the management of the associated budgets and resources. Projects and studies will include leading on the GLA strategy development and GRAD's contribution to it, developing strategy and policy to support emerging systems (e.g. IMO e-Navigation concept, IHO S-100), identifying opportunities/risks of new developments that may affect or influence GLA Service provision (e.g. offshore wind farm installations and climate change). The range of projects and studies can be quite broad and varied.

This role will engage at all levels of the GLAs and with stakeholders across the UK and Ireland, and further internationally via IALA, IMO, IEC and other organisations/standards bodies.

This role currently oversees our research on climate change, sustainability and adaptation, although this may change in the future.

This role will support GRAD in seeking and securing external project and funding opportunities that influence and leverage support for key future initiatives. Experience in Innovate UK/ESA proposals and academic collaborations would be beneficial.

While this post will ideally be located with the GRAD team in Harwich, we may consider working from an alternative GLA location, with regular trips to Harwich (e.g. once a month). We offer flexible working arrangements, and the role will require some national and international travel.
If you would like to discuss these roles, please contact the head of the department - Dr Alan Grant, on #removed# for an informal chat. Additional information on GRAD can be found at #removed#

We are looking for applicants with a degree in an engineering, systems engineering, science, or a related subject, and/or significant practical experience in systems engineering. Chartered Engineer status or equivalent would be welcomed. Some business development skills are also desirable, as is experience in playing a pivotal role when participating in multi-disciplinary national and international projects.
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We welcome qualified individuals to apply and we look forward to reviewing your applications for this exciting opportunity. We are committed to equity within a respectful, diverse and inclusive environment.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the online application process, by submitting your CV along with a supporting statement, evidencing how you meet the role requirements.