Principal Systems Engineering Consultant – Defence & MBSE (Hybrid)

UK Space Jobs; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private health

Life assurance

Holiday purchase scheme

Job summary

UK Space Jobs seeks a Principal Consultant to lead the Systems Engineering practice on major defence and space-related projects. Hybrid working in Chippenham or Portsmouth, with a strong emphasis on MBSE, architecture development, and lifecycle management.

The role combines client delivery, team leadership, and strategic bid input, requiring broad systems engineering expertise and a proven track record in high-integrity domains.

Qualifications

• Experience leading major consulting projects in defence, energy, or health sectors.
• Proven ability to develop technical solutions and deliver client value.
• Ability to identify opportunities, bid delivery, and expand client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead major consulting projects with emphasis on technical excellence and client satisfaction.
• Provide strategic systems engineering guidance for defence programs and architectures.
• Drive business development by identifying opportunities and drafting bids.
• Mentor and develop internal capability across teams.

Skills

Leading major consulting projects

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring teams

Analytical and problem-solving

Business development

Communication with senior stakeholders

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

MBSE

Job description

UK Space Jobs seeks a Principal Consultant to lead the Systems Engineering practice on major defence and space-related projects. Hybrid working in Chippenham or Portsmouth, with a strong emphasis on MBSE, architecture development, and lifecycle management.

The role combines client delivery, team leadership, and strategic bid input, requiring broad systems engineering expertise and a proven track record in high-integrity domains.