Gregory Martin International Limited
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Principal Software Engineer Location: Portsmouth with a hybrid working ( 3 days in the office) Salary: From £60K - £80K, depending on experience, many benefits including pension, 25 days holiday and life insurance. Our client is a growing software and data science consultancy, The team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, end-to-end software and data science services. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple sectors, including defence, energy, transport, and health, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions. Our client is looking for Principal C++ Software Engineers with a range of levels of experience including designing, delivering software applications, and leading teams. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a major role in developing code in the Software Modelling and Simulation, autonomy, and geospatial fields, along with providing key advice around innovation and new techniques to stakeholders. You will be designing solutions for complex challenges that will meet and exceed user requirements. Responsibilities re role of Principal Software Engineer will include: Designing, developing and delivering software solutions using a large range of techniques, including Wargames, Modelling and Simulation, Robotic and Autonomous systems, Digital Twins and Synthetic Environments. Applying mathematical and computational methods to tackle real world problems, applying tools and techniques, and developing novel approaches where required. Delivering technical consulting projects and products, with the opportunity to lead some of these Building new relationships and maintaining current customer relationships. Qualifications/Experience required re role of Principal Software Engineer include: Essential: At least 15 years' experience in designing and implementing performant software applications. Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields. Proficient in C/C++ or C# and Python. Demonstratable skills in stakeholder management including influencing, negotiating and conflict management. Demonstratable experience and capability in writing proposals and coordinating bid management activity. Experience of line management and enabling people to perform. Extensive experience with a range of software modelling and simulation techniques. Experience in using cases and project data context to determine specifications and requirements. Experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines: Videogame engine technology (e.g. Unreal Engine, Godot) Entity or Event based Simulation Robotics and Autonomous Systems Understand varied codebases and be confident in making changes to large projects. Understand performance and hardware constraints. Building customer and stakeholder relationships. Supporting and leading authoring of technical reports and presenting to customers. Be willing to travel across UK and comfortable to work at client sites for periods. Desirable: Experience working with Defence Digital, DE&S, Dstl, Frontline Commands or UK Defence industry. The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience. We'd love you to bring a strong STEM / computing background. Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK. Ideally looking for candidates with current SC or DV Security Clearance. Principal Software Engineer
19/06/2026
Full time
Principal Software Engineer Location: Portsmouth with a hybrid working ( 3 days in the office) Salary: From £60K - £80K, depending on experience, many benefits including pension, 25 days holiday and life insurance. Our client is a growing software and data science consultancy, The team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, end-to-end software and data science services. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple sectors, including defence, energy, transport, and health, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions. Our client is looking for Principal C++ Software Engineers with a range of levels of experience including designing, delivering software applications, and leading teams. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a major role in developing code in the Software Modelling and Simulation, autonomy, and geospatial fields, along with providing key advice around innovation and new techniques to stakeholders. You will be designing solutions for complex challenges that will meet and exceed user requirements. Responsibilities re role of Principal Software Engineer will include: Designing, developing and delivering software solutions using a large range of techniques, including Wargames, Modelling and Simulation, Robotic and Autonomous systems, Digital Twins and Synthetic Environments. Applying mathematical and computational methods to tackle real world problems, applying tools and techniques, and developing novel approaches where required. Delivering technical consulting projects and products, with the opportunity to lead some of these Building new relationships and maintaining current customer relationships. Qualifications/Experience required re role of Principal Software Engineer include: Essential: At least 15 years' experience in designing and implementing performant software applications. Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields. Proficient in C/C++ or C# and Python. Demonstratable skills in stakeholder management including influencing, negotiating and conflict management. Demonstratable experience and capability in writing proposals and coordinating bid management activity. Experience of line management and enabling people to perform. Extensive experience with a range of software modelling and simulation techniques. Experience in using cases and project data context to determine specifications and requirements. Experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines: Videogame engine technology (e.g. Unreal Engine, Godot) Entity or Event based Simulation Robotics and Autonomous Systems Understand varied codebases and be confident in making changes to large projects. Understand performance and hardware constraints. Building customer and stakeholder relationships. Supporting and leading authoring of technical reports and presenting to customers. Be willing to travel across UK and comfortable to work at client sites for periods. Desirable: Experience working with Defence Digital, DE&S, Dstl, Frontline Commands or UK Defence industry. The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience. We'd love you to bring a strong STEM / computing background. Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK. Ideally looking for candidates with current SC or DV Security Clearance. Principal Software Engineer
Gregory Martin International Limited
Bristol, Somerset
Systems Engineer - Defence, Maritime, Air, Land, Joint S&T and Defence Digital Projects Location - Bristol Salary: £35K-£55K plus Our client provides science and technology consultancy expertise to help solve the most complex challenges faced by mission-critical defence programmes. Their defence practice works in partnership with national government bodies, international institutions, and global prime contractors on developing and leveraging next-generation technologies, enterprise transformation, feasibility analysis, system engineering, and programme delivery across S&T, Maritime, Air, Land, Joint, and defence digital projects. Key Responsibilities re role of Systems Engineer: As a Systems Engineer you will play a pivotal role in MOD programme across the CADMID cycle and in several domains, providing expert consultation to design, develop, and integrate complex systems and technologies. We are looking for Systems Engineers with broad expertise in one or more disciplines, including System Design and Architecture: Lead the development and refinement of system architectures for defence projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system designs meet the unique requirements of the UK MoD. Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Utilise MBSE methodologies and tools to create models, simulations, and documentation that aid in requirement analysis, system design, and verification processes. Requirements Engineering and Management: Identify and consult stakeholders to capture User needs and define requirements, measures of effectiveness, and performance. Capture evidence to support procurement activities. Develop, analyse and manage user and system-level requirements for MOD projects. Ensure clarity, completeness, and consistency with project objectives. Conduct thorough requirements analysis and traceability, ensuring alignment with UK MoD specifications. Develop and manage requirements documentation throughout the project lifecycle. The Role - Systems Engineering Consultant This will include working with clients to analyse their problems; capture requirements; create architectures; identify potential options; assess solutions using systems analysis methods; and make recommendations based on robust evidence. Projects will typically be in support of research and procurement activities in the defence and security sector but may include work in other sectors and government departments. Responsibilities will include: Delivering/ leading technical consulting projects. Using systems engineering to tackle real world problems, applying tools and techniques, and developing novel approaches where required. Applying and developing systems engineering methods, tools and techniques, including developing and applying novel approaches where required. Working organically in customer teams to deliver high quality systems engineering advice & artefacts. Building new relationships and maintaining current customer relationships. Assisting/ leading in identifying and winning work for a new and growing consultancy. About You The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following essential and desirable attributes: Essential Educated to degree level, or equivalent relevant experience. Ability to use and apply both 'soft' and 'hard' systems engineering techniques to support system design/ development, business decision making, policy development, and/or research. Development, application, and delivery of systems engineering methods, tools and artefacts. Knowledge and Understanding of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle. Building and maintaining client and stakeholder relationships. Authoring technical reports, developing systems engineering artefacts, and presenting to customers. Experience in one or more of the following systems engineering technical specialisms: Requirements elicitation and derivation Enterprise & System Architecting Verification & Validation/ Test & Evaluation System Integration Technology & Capability Roadmapping Capability/ Effects-based Engineering Option Analysis/ Solution trade-off studies Risk management and analysis Workshop design and facilitation Desirable Experience of using specialist Systems Engineering Software (e.g. Sparx EA) to develop SE Artefacts. Experience of delivering projects via MBSE. Experience of working in UK Defence or UK Government Departments utilising Systems Engineering. Membership of relevant professional institution and a desire for further professional development. Ability to travel to client sites across the UK as required. Systems Engineer - Defence, Maritime, Air, Land, Joint S&T and Defence Digital Projects
03/10/2025
Full time
Systems Engineer - Defence, Maritime, Air, Land, Joint S&T and Defence Digital Projects Location - Bristol Salary: £35K-£55K plus Our client provides science and technology consultancy expertise to help solve the most complex challenges faced by mission-critical defence programmes. Their defence practice works in partnership with national government bodies, international institutions, and global prime contractors on developing and leveraging next-generation technologies, enterprise transformation, feasibility analysis, system engineering, and programme delivery across S&T, Maritime, Air, Land, Joint, and defence digital projects. Key Responsibilities re role of Systems Engineer: As a Systems Engineer you will play a pivotal role in MOD programme across the CADMID cycle and in several domains, providing expert consultation to design, develop, and integrate complex systems and technologies. We are looking for Systems Engineers with broad expertise in one or more disciplines, including System Design and Architecture: Lead the development and refinement of system architectures for defence projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system designs meet the unique requirements of the UK MoD. Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Utilise MBSE methodologies and tools to create models, simulations, and documentation that aid in requirement analysis, system design, and verification processes. Requirements Engineering and Management: Identify and consult stakeholders to capture User needs and define requirements, measures of effectiveness, and performance. Capture evidence to support procurement activities. Develop, analyse and manage user and system-level requirements for MOD projects. Ensure clarity, completeness, and consistency with project objectives. Conduct thorough requirements analysis and traceability, ensuring alignment with UK MoD specifications. Develop and manage requirements documentation throughout the project lifecycle. The Role - Systems Engineering Consultant This will include working with clients to analyse their problems; capture requirements; create architectures; identify potential options; assess solutions using systems analysis methods; and make recommendations based on robust evidence. Projects will typically be in support of research and procurement activities in the defence and security sector but may include work in other sectors and government departments. Responsibilities will include: Delivering/ leading technical consulting projects. Using systems engineering to tackle real world problems, applying tools and techniques, and developing novel approaches where required. Applying and developing systems engineering methods, tools and techniques, including developing and applying novel approaches where required. Working organically in customer teams to deliver high quality systems engineering advice & artefacts. Building new relationships and maintaining current customer relationships. Assisting/ leading in identifying and winning work for a new and growing consultancy. About You The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following essential and desirable attributes: Essential Educated to degree level, or equivalent relevant experience. Ability to use and apply both 'soft' and 'hard' systems engineering techniques to support system design/ development, business decision making, policy development, and/or research. Development, application, and delivery of systems engineering methods, tools and artefacts. Knowledge and Understanding of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle. Building and maintaining client and stakeholder relationships. Authoring technical reports, developing systems engineering artefacts, and presenting to customers. Experience in one or more of the following systems engineering technical specialisms: Requirements elicitation and derivation Enterprise & System Architecting Verification & Validation/ Test & Evaluation System Integration Technology & Capability Roadmapping Capability/ Effects-based Engineering Option Analysis/ Solution trade-off studies Risk management and analysis Workshop design and facilitation Desirable Experience of using specialist Systems Engineering Software (e.g. Sparx EA) to develop SE Artefacts. Experience of delivering projects via MBSE. Experience of working in UK Defence or UK Government Departments utilising Systems Engineering. Membership of relevant professional institution and a desire for further professional development. Ability to travel to client sites across the UK as required. Systems Engineer - Defence, Maritime, Air, Land, Joint S&T and Defence Digital Projects
Gregory Martin International Limited
Winchester, Hampshire
Principal Consultant /Senior Consultant- Defence Salary: £60K to £90K according to your level of experience, plus bonus and excellent benefits Location: Winchester, Hampshire Our client is looking for a positive and enthusiastic customer facing Principal Consultant with a passion for digital enablement and for helping clients succeed. This is an excellent opportunity to join their team and become an integral part of a small, agile, and growing business. As part of the team, you will work with their consultants, analysts and clients at all levels on a number of projects. You will work across different industries, initially focusing within Defence in the UK. Job role for the Principal Consultant will include: Working directly with clients as a lead business analyst Leading technical architecture, solution design and implementation management Contributing to the development and growth of their digital enablement and data analysis capabilities Developing and managing client relationships Building and managing relationships with digital suppliers and associates Experience working with Dstl, Defence Digital, DE&S, Frontline Commands or UK Defence industry. Initial clients will be based around key UK Defence establishments in the south of England. Skills/Qualifications & Experience required for role of Principal Consultant: We believe skills and experience of the following will enable you to excel in this role: A delivery mindset with a passion for delivering high quality, high impact projects. Leading client interactions and building trusted-advisor relationships, with new and existing clients, on both short term and long-term engagements. Experience eliciting requirements and defining business processes in complex environments. Advanced data analysis in Excel, including VBA Decision making techniques and processes Operating models and organisational design Experience of Microsoft365, SharePoint, PowerBI, Dataverse and PowerApps solutions. Understanding of data science, data analysis and visualisation tools and best practice. Knowledge of current software development using Python Effectively managing delivery teams to deliver high quality results. Interest and knowledge of technology and analysis approaches and best practice. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. A positive and flexible approach to your work. The ability to engage and enthuse personnel, and provide effective support and challenge, across all areas and at all levels within client organisations. A preference for building and working within teams. Qualifications:Degree, MBA or equivalent experience, Project Management qualification e.g. APMP would be useful Current or recent UK Defence Security Clearance (SC) would be beneficial Principal Consultant /Senior Consultant - Defence
03/10/2025
Full time
Principal Consultant /Senior Consultant- Defence Salary: £60K to £90K according to your level of experience, plus bonus and excellent benefits Location: Winchester, Hampshire Our client is looking for a positive and enthusiastic customer facing Principal Consultant with a passion for digital enablement and for helping clients succeed. This is an excellent opportunity to join their team and become an integral part of a small, agile, and growing business. As part of the team, you will work with their consultants, analysts and clients at all levels on a number of projects. You will work across different industries, initially focusing within Defence in the UK. Job role for the Principal Consultant will include: Working directly with clients as a lead business analyst Leading technical architecture, solution design and implementation management Contributing to the development and growth of their digital enablement and data analysis capabilities Developing and managing client relationships Building and managing relationships with digital suppliers and associates Experience working with Dstl, Defence Digital, DE&S, Frontline Commands or UK Defence industry. Initial clients will be based around key UK Defence establishments in the south of England. Skills/Qualifications & Experience required for role of Principal Consultant: We believe skills and experience of the following will enable you to excel in this role: A delivery mindset with a passion for delivering high quality, high impact projects. Leading client interactions and building trusted-advisor relationships, with new and existing clients, on both short term and long-term engagements. Experience eliciting requirements and defining business processes in complex environments. Advanced data analysis in Excel, including VBA Decision making techniques and processes Operating models and organisational design Experience of Microsoft365, SharePoint, PowerBI, Dataverse and PowerApps solutions. Understanding of data science, data analysis and visualisation tools and best practice. Knowledge of current software development using Python Effectively managing delivery teams to deliver high quality results. Interest and knowledge of technology and analysis approaches and best practice. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. A positive and flexible approach to your work. The ability to engage and enthuse personnel, and provide effective support and challenge, across all areas and at all levels within client organisations. A preference for building and working within teams. Qualifications:Degree, MBA or equivalent experience, Project Management qualification e.g. APMP would be useful Current or recent UK Defence Security Clearance (SC) would be beneficial Principal Consultant /Senior Consultant - Defence
Gregory Martin International Limited
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Systems Engineering Consultant / Defence Analyst / Enterprise Architect - Space Systems,Satellite Communications Our client seeks an experienced Systems Engineer/ Defence Analyst to undertake systems engineering consultancy on key Ministryof Defence (MOD) programmes. You will have a background preferably in SpaceSystems and C4ISTAR engineering, with a sound understanding of scientific andmathematic...... click apply for full job details
22/03/2021
Full time
Systems Engineering Consultant / Defence Analyst / Enterprise Architect - Space Systems,Satellite Communications Our client seeks an experienced Systems Engineer/ Defence Analyst to undertake systems engineering consultancy on key Ministryof Defence (MOD) programmes. You will have a background preferably in SpaceSystems and C4ISTAR engineering, with a sound understanding of scientific andmathematic...... click apply for full job details