Senior Defence Systems Engineer – MBSE & Governance

Platform Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Bristol is seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineering Consultant to provide technical leadership and deliver engineering solutions across the lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, leadership skills, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams. This role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 plus benefits, as well as the opportunity to influence strategy within a respected consultancy.

Qualifications

• Experienced Systems Engineer from a defence, government, or consultancy background.
• Familiar with UK MOD acquisition frameworks and delivery processes.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) - minimum 5 years' UK residency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Systems Engineering capability and strategic direction.
• Manage and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Oversee requirements management and system architecture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Requirements Engineering

MBSE

Engineering Governance

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Chartered Engineer (or working towards)

Tools

DOORS or similar requirements management tools

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in Bristol is seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineering Consultant to provide technical leadership and deliver engineering solutions across the lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, leadership skills, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams. This role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 plus benefits, as well as the opportunity to influence strategy within a respected consultancy.