Digital Engineering - Systems Capability Lead

Electus Recruitment; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Systems Capability Lead to drive Model-Based Systems Engineering innovation in Stevenage. The role focuses on leading the adoption of E2E MBE, integrating AI tools, and transforming engineering delivery. Candidates should have significant experience in systems engineering and a relevant STEM degree. Competitive salary and benefits available in a collaborative environment that encourages innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £60,000

Bonus potential up to 21.25%

Up to 14% combined pension contribution

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Qualifications

• Strong background in Systems Engineering with significant MBSE experience.
• Proven leadership in digital transformation initiatives.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and deployment of MBSE and MBE frameworks.
• Championing digital engineering innovations and AI integration.
• Delivering consultancy and support across project teams.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Digital Transformation

AI Integration

Cross-discipline Modelling

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in a relevant STEM discipline

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29.06.2025

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Job Description:

Digital Engineering - Systems Capability Lead
Location: Stevenage (Hybrid: 2–3 days on-site per week)
Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE
Clearance Requirement: Must be SC clearable

Are you a forward-thinking Systems Engineer with a passion for MBSE and Digital Transformation? This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of Model-Based Engineering across some of the UK’s most advanced engineering programmes.
We're seeking a Systems Capability Lead to drive the adoption of End-to-End Model-Based Engineering (E2E MBE) and lead innovation across Systems Engineering, AI integration, and digital toolchains. You’ll be joining a specialist function focused on transforming engineering delivery through Digital Engineering and MBSE best practice—from coaching and training to the hands-on deployment of cutting-edge methodologies.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading the development and deployment of MBSE and MBE frameworks into live projects.

Championing digital engineering innovations, including:Integration of AI into engineering toolsetsCross-domain modelling with mechanical, electrical, and software disciplinesEngineering data modelling and analytics

Delivering consultancy, training, and support across national and international project teams.

Documenting best practices to shape guidance and governance for Digital Engineering across the business.

Staying ahead of industry trends and evolving digital capabilities.

What We're Looking For

Strong background in Systems Engineering with significant MBSE experience.

Proven leadership in digital transformation initiatives, ideally within complex engineering environments.

Exposure to or a desire to develop expertise in:AI tool integrationDigital thread and digital twin approachesCross-discipline modelling

Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and engage diverse engineering teams.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Degree or equivalent in a relevant STEM discipline.

What’s in It for You

Competitive salary up to £60,000 DOE

Bonus potential up to 21.25%

Up to 14% combined pension contribution

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies

Fantastic on-site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking

A collaborative, forward-thinking environment where innovation is encouraged

Keywords:
Model-Based Systems Engineering, MBSE, Model-Based Engineering, MBE, Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Engineering Transformation, AI Integration, Digital Thread, Systems Capability Lead, Defence Engineering, E2E MBE, Digital Twin, Engineering Data Analytics, Stevenage Jobs, Hybrid Engineering Jobs, UK Security Clearance Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria may also be required to undergo security clearance vetting to SC level.

This is a permanent position.