Principal Research Engineer - Systems Engineering

GKN Aerospace • Bristol, United Kingdom, United Kingdom • Posted June 05, 2026

Location Bristol, United Kingdom
Job Type Full-time
Category other-general
Posted June 05, 2026
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.



GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.


Job Summary



Based at our Global Technology Centre Bristol we are looking for a Principal Engineer with a strong background in Systems Engineering to help shape the future of flight. Our aim is to deploy a modern systems engineering ethos acr...

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