Junior Systems Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Graduate Systems Engineer, where you'll tackle exciting engineering challenges across Aerospace, Defence, and Energy sectors. This role offers hands-on experience in systems engineering, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects and develop your skills through tailored training and mentorship. Be part of a diverse team that values collaboration and innovation, helping to shape the future of technology. With a commitment to ethical practices and inclusivity, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive development path

Access to external training courses

Workshops led by experts

Dedicated people manager/coach

Global forums for knowledge sharing

Hands-on experience across multiple projects

Qualifications

• Passion for Systems Engineering and innovation.
• Strong technical understanding of systems engineering lifecycle.
• Experience in using requirements management tools.

Responsibilities

• Work on cutting-edge projects across various sectors.
• Engage in all stages of the system life-cycle.
• Contribute to enhancing clients' digital landscape.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements Management

System Design

Product Validation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Thinking

Creative Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Adaptability

Education

First-class or 2:1 degree in Systems Engineering

Post-graduate qualification in a related field

Tools

DOORS

Cameo System Modeler

Rhapsody

Matlab

Simulink

Job description

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The world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

About the job you’re considering

Are you a forward-thinking, innovative, and inquisitive graduate ready to tackle some of the UK's most exciting engineering challenges? We're looking for talented individuals to join our Systems Engineering and Product Design Team, where engineering excellence is paramount.

As a Graduate Systems Engineer, you'll:

• Work on cutting-edge projects across Aerospace, Defence, Rail, Automotive, and Energy sectors
• Engage in all stages of the system life-cycle, from concept definition to in-service support
• Utilise advanced tools and techniques, including mathematical simulation, digital visualisation, and our proprietary REVEAL Requirements Engineering Framework
• Contribute to enhancing our clients' digital landscape through Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering solutions

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your role

You'll be part of a diverse, experienced team committed to meeting our customer’s high expectations. Our project portfolio ranges from small-scale consultancy roles to large-scale, multi-million-pound high-integrity software systems development.

We offer a comprehensive development path tailored to your background, including:

• Hands-on experience across the systems V-cycle through multiple project rotations
• Training in requirements engineering, systems design, MBSE, safety and assurance, and verification and validation
• A dedicated people manager/coach to guide your personal development
• Workshops led by resident experts
• Access to a wide range of external training courses
• Regular global forums for knowledge sharing and idea exchange
• Requirements elicitation and management in Rail and Defence
• MBSE model development for diverse systems, from power plant infrastructure to aerospace industrial manufacturing
• High-integrity software systems projects for national infrastructure
• Safety and assurance across critical projects
• Consulting on organisational transformation initiatives
• Research into emerging tools and techniques

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Your skills and experience

We're seeking exceptional graduates with a passion for Systems Engineering and innovation. The ideal candidate will possess:

• First-class or 2:1 degree in Systems Engineering or a related field, or a relevant post-graduate qualification
• Strong technical understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, including:
• Requirements management
• System design processes (system and sub-system specification)
• Product validation and verification

Key skills and attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Adaptability to work in teams of varying sizes and compositions
• Collaborative mindset, thriving in multi-disciplinary environments
• Proficiency in influencing and stakeholder management
• Analytical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities
• Enthusiasm for emerging technologies and industry trends
• Experience in using requirements management tools such as DOORS or DOORS NG.
• Experience of MBSE techniques, tools (such as Cameo System Modeler, Rhapsody or Capella) and frameworks (such as Magic Grid, Harmony, Arcadia, CESAM, OOSEM, SYSMOD or CORE)
• Experience in using Model Based Design tools such as Matlab and Simulink.
• Knowledge of Hazard identification, assessment and management techniques e.g. HAZOP, FMEA, FTA, Event Tree Analysis, Hazard Logs

Don’t meet every single requirements? Studies have shown women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Your security clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role you will need to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks.

There are no nationality or residency restrictions, although if you have resided outside of the UK within the last 3 years, further checks may be required.

There are other criteria and checks required for BPSS, and throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

What does ‘Get The Future You Want ‘ mean for you?

You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini’s ‘learning for life’ mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.

You will be joining one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, as recognised by Ethisphere for 12 consecutive years. We live our values by making ethical business choices every day. Working ethically is at the centre of our culture at Capgemini, meaning you will be helping to create a future we can all be proud of.

Why you should consider Capgemini

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.