Digital Systems Engineer

83zero Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Peterborough seeks a Digital Systems Engineer for a 12-month rolling contract. The role involves creating system diagrams, developing FMEA analyses, and working across functions to deliver digital solutions in electrification. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of experience in product development and strong communication skills. This position offers professional growth and valuable impact in a technical field.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in product or service development.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and planning skills.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous project environments.

Responsibilities

• Create high-level system boundary diagrams.
• Develop digital Failure Mode Effect Analyses (FMEA).
• Produce and document test and validation plans.
• Support simulation-based testing to validate failure modes.
• Work cross-functionally for effective digital solutions.

Skills

Product or service development experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Experience in digital delivery

Ability to work in ambiguous environments

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Digital Systems Engineer - Peterborough (12-month Rolling Contract)

Rate: Up to £43.61 p/h

Hours: 37 per week, Mon-Fri

Onsite: 5 days per week

Start: ASAP

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Digital Systems Engineer to join a growing energy and electrification-focused engineering team. In this role, you will help shape digital systems that support both customers and internal operations. You will develop system boundary diagrams, lead digital FMEA activity, and support validation work in collaboration with simulation and digital delivery teams.

This position offers extensive interaction across multiple functions—including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Electronics, Sales, Marketing, Applications and customer-facing groups—providing excellent visibility and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-level system boundary diagrams covering on-board controllers, telematics, platform components and applications
• Develop digital Failure Mode Effect Analyses (FMEA) with subject-matter experts
• Produce, document and gain agreement on test and validation plans
• Support and contribute to simulation-based testing to validate failure modes
• Work cross-functionally to ensure digital solutions are delivered effectively

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in product or service development
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and planning skills
• Experience working within digital delivery (IT, software development, engineering data)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work through others
• Comfortable working in ambiguous or first-time-seen project environments

Desirable Background

• Experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Engineering or Applications
• Understanding of telematics, cloud computing, analytics or application development
• Familiarity with Excel, PowerPoint and Visio (training provided as needed)

Why This Role?

• High interaction across multiple business areas
• Opportunity to work on digital systems related to machine electrification
• Rolling contract extensions likely
• Chance to make a meaningful impact in a developing technical area