Lead Edge Systems Engineer – AI, Sensing & C4I

Rowden Technologies Ltd.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working model

Job summary

Rowden Technologies Ltd. in Bristol seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to lead design and integration of complex systems across programmes. You will own major system elements, define architectures, drive integration and ensure end‑to‑end capability with users, engineers and partners.

You will guide engineering decisions, mentor peers, and contribute to Rowden’s systems engineering practices while delivering robust, operational solutions in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge and experience in the practical application of model-based and agile systems engineering tools and techniques.
• Experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle using a range of development approaches.
• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering or technical subject.
• Experience working across software, hardware and networked systems.
• Track record of effectively mentoring and coaching team members.
• Extensive experience working within delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes in challenging and complex projects.
• Proven analytical thinker, problem solver and decision maker with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Owning and leading the systems engineering design and integration of major system elements within complex programmes, ensuring capabilities perform reliably end‑to‑end
• Developing and maintaining system architectures, interface definitions and integration plans for the areas you are responsible for
• Acting as the technical go‑to for your system area, guiding engineering decisions and helping teams navigate complex system‑level challenges
• Applying pragmatic systems engineering across the V‑cycle, balancing appropriate engineering rigour with the pace required to deliver operational capability
• Working closely with software, hardware, RF, networking and infrastructure teams to design, integrate and deliver multidisciplinary systems
• Identifying and managing technical risks, system dependencies and integration challenges, using experimentation, modelling and testing to de‑risk delivery
• Working directly with users, partners and stakeholders to ensure systems meet operational needs and perform effectively in real‑world environments
• Mentoring engineers and contributing to the continuous improvement of Rowden’s systems engineering practices, tooling and ways of working

Skills

Model-based systems engineering

Agile systems engineering

Lifecycle engineering

Mentoring and coaching

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree in engineering/technical subject

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

Rowden Technologies Ltd. in Bristol seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to lead design and integration of complex systems across programmes. You will own major system elements, define architectures, drive integration and ensure end‑to‑end capability with users, engineers and partners.

You will guide engineering decisions, mentor peers, and contribute to Rowden’s systems engineering practices while delivering robust, operational solutions in challenging environments.