Senior Complex Systems Engineer

Frazer-Nash Consultancy; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks a Senior Complex Systems Engineer to work on innovative engineering solutions in safety-critical domains. You'll develop systems architectures, support design decisions, and oversee projects, collaborating with clients across multiple sectors. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Company Pension Scheme

Targeted Professional Development

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare Membership

Performance-Linked Bonus Scheme

Paid Membership Fees to a Professional Institution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Rail Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Experience in software or CEH development for safety-related systems.
• Knowledge of standards like ARP4754A, DO-178C.
• Experience with client requirement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review safety-critical systems architectures.
• Provide technical oversight and leadership on projects.
• Deliver professional consultancy services to clients.

Skills

Safety-critical systems architecture

Systems engineering strategy

Safety assessment techniques

Project management

Education

Degree in Safety, Engineering or related field

CEng/IEng accreditation

Tools

MBSE tools (Cameo, Sparx EA)

Job description

Title:
Senior Complex Systems Engineer

Location: Bristol, Burton-on-Trent, Glasgow, Leatherhead

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience

Closing Date: 15th June 2025

Become a part of Frazer-Nash Consultancy: Contribute to Innovative Engineering Solutions

At Frazer-Nash, we are an engineering technology consultancy focused on delivering modern solutions that make lives secure, sustainable, and affordable. Our knowledge in safety-critical systems design and assurance spans across Aerospace, Government, Transport, and Industry sectors.

We are welcoming applications for the role of Senior Complex Systems Engineer in our Digital Systems Assurance group. This is a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects, from supporting aircraft re-entry into service after major avionics modifications to defining architecture requirements for Swarming Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS). As a consultancy, we offer diverse experiences across various domains, promoting your professional growth and skill development.

The Role

As a Senior Complex Systems Engineer, you will:

• Develop and review safety-critical systems architectures.
• Support design decisions and reviews through a systems engineering approach.
• Assist customers in developing their systems engineering strategies.
• Provide assurance through the creation of safety and certification artefacts.
• Assess compliance against regulations and standards.
• Support the design or modification of safety-related systems.

You will also collaborate closely with clients, including Industry Primes, MOD, Design Organisations, OEMs, and Supply Chain, to provide consultancy services for new and in-service systems. Recent experience with industry primes or OEMs would be advantageous.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and leadership on projects of various sizes.
• Oversee and manage projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements.
• Identify and capture new opportunities.
• Ensure safety-critical systems design, assurance, and safety evidence meet client standards.
• Deliver professional consultancy services to a wide customer base.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in software or Complex Electronic Hardware (CEH) system development or assurance consultancy, particularly for safety-related systems to standards such as ARP4754A / IEC 61508.
• Knowledge of standards like Def-Stan 00-055, Def-Stan 00-56, IEC 61508, DO-178C, DO-254, DO-326A.
• Proficiency in modelling languages and architecture frameworks such as UML/SysML.
• Experience with MBSE tools like Cameo and Sparx EA.
• Application of engineering lifecycles for System and Safety in at least one domain.
• Understanding of engineering within the MOD's acquisition framework, Knowledge in Defence (KiD).
• Experience in developing solution strategies from client requirements and certification needs.
• Project and technical management experience.
• Proficiency in safety assessment and evaluation techniques.

Advantageous But Not Essential:

• A degree in Safety, Engineering, Computer Science, Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• CEng/IEng accreditation or a goal to achieve it with mentored professional development.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Flexible Working: We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement: 25 days (plus bank holidays), with a holiday purchase scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Targeted Professional Development
• Life Assurance
• Private Healthcare Membership
• Performance-Linked Bonus Scheme
• Paid Membership Fees to a Professional Institution
• Support in Attaining Professional Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Share Purchase Scheme
• Season Rail Ticket Loan

Due to the nature of our work, candidates will undergo pre-employment screening and must satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.