Consultant Systems Engineer (Architectural Modelling)

BAE Systems; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant Systems Engineer to lead the architectural modelling team in a pivotal role. This position involves managing the delivery of key engineering artefacts while engaging with various stakeholders, including the MoD and suppliers. You will champion model-based systems engineering, ensuring that the programme's objectives are met effectively. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your leadership will help shape the future of engineering projects. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong technical and leadership skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing technical specialists and effective leadership.
• Experience in systems and model-based system engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of modelling/architecture artefacts and engage with stakeholders.
• Lead the architectural modelling team and support engineering capability development.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Systems Engineering

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Supplier Engagement

Customer Engagement

Submarines Domain Knowledge

Education

BSc in Engineering

MSc in Engineering or STEM-related subject

Job description

Job Description - Consultant Systems Engineer (Architectural Modelling) (00125852)

Job Title: Consultant Systems Engineer (Architectural Modelling)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Brough, Portsmouth, Weymouth or Manchester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing the delivery of all modelling/architecture artefacts
• Ensure key programme objectives for cost, schedule and availability are embedded in the SSNR whole boat model
• Engage with key stakeholders within BAE Systems, the MoD and key suppliers
• Support the development and well-being of your engineering team and support the long-term capability development of the Systems Engineering discipline
• Work in collaboration with other key delivery teams to manage the delivery of the programme
• Lead the whole boat architectural modelling team in establishing and realising the programme's approach to MBSE
• Engaging and managing the team to deliver this from managing and developing employees to leading engineering support contracts to enable effective delivery
• Work closely with the customer and establish a guiding mind for our approach to model-based systems engineering across the programme

Your skills and experiences:

• BSc degree in Engineering or equivalent STEM Courses
• Experience demonstrating effective leadership qualities with a proven track record of responsible management and leadership
• Experience Managing Technical Specialists
• Proven track record in systems and model-based system engineering
• Experience in supplier and customer engagement
• MSc in an Engineering or STEM-related subject
• Submarines domain knowledge
• Chartered Engineer

The team:

Would you like to be responsible for leading the whole boat architectural modelling team in establishing and realising the programme's approach to Model-Based Systems Engineering? This exciting role will involve engaging and managing the team to deliver this from managing and developing employees to leading engineering support contracts to enable effective delivery. A key responsibility will also be to work closely with the customer and establish a guiding mind for our approach to model-based systems engineering across the programme.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Closing Date: 14 th April 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.