Senior / Principal Systems Engineer

CBSbutler Holdings Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking organization as a Senior Systems Engineering Consultant. This role offers the opportunity to engage in complex projects across diverse industries, utilizing Model-Based Systems Engineering to drive innovation. You will provide expert consultancy, lead best practices, and mentor colleagues while enjoying a flexible hybrid working environment. The company values work-life balance and fosters a culture of collaboration and excellence. If you're ready to shape the future of engineering and advance your career in a supportive setting, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM or equivalent experience in engineering required.
• Expertise in MBSE tools and methodologies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultancy to client project and engineering managers.
• Champion a Model-Based Systems Engineering approach to problem-solving.

Skills

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Requirements Engineering

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in a relevant STEM discipline

Professional recognition (e.g., CEng, CSEP)

Tools

Sparx EA

Cameo

Job description

Senior / Principal Systems Engineer

Multiple Locations: Bristol, Manchester, London, Reading, Silchester
UK nationals only
Hybrid working: 2/3 days onsite per week
Salary: £45,000 - £85,000 (+ £5,500 car allowance for Principal level)

Shape the future of complex projects.

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation delivering innovative solutions across a diverse range of industries. Our success is driven by our people, who bring a wealth of expertise, fresh perspectives, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. We foster an environment where every voice is valued, and we take pride in our commitment to excellence without taking ourselves too seriously.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible and remote working arrangements to help our team thrive both professionally and personally.

Your Role:

As a Senior Systems Engineering Consultant, you will play a key role in helping clients navigate their most complex challenges using Systems Thinking. With a focus on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), you will provide expert consultancy to drive innovation and efficiency. Our projects range from specialist consultancy assignments to high-profile national programmes, ensuring a stimulating and varied workload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert consultancy to client project and engineering managers.

• Lead best practice techniques and tools on both client and internal projects.

• Champion a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach to problem-solving.

• Develop and implement strategies to achieve successful client decision milestones.

• Deliver engineering outputs within agreed time, cost, and quality parameters.

• Identify opportunities to support business growth.

• Mentor and develop colleagues to build internal capability.

What You Bring:

• A degree (Level 6 or above) in a relevant STEM discipline or equivalent experience in an engineering field.

• Professional recognition (e.g., CEng, CSEP) with an appropriate institution.

• Expertise in MBSE tools and methodologies (e.g., Sparx EA, Cameo).

• Understanding of modelling languages and architecture frameworks (e.g., UML/SysML, ArchiMate, TOGAF, MODAF).

• Strong knowledge of requirements engineering and its integration with verification and validation.

• Experience with engineering lifecycles, their selection, tailoring, and implementation.

• Familiarity with the integration of complex systems, including military and civilian platforms (e.g., submarines, aircraft, ships, vehicles) and advanced energy systems.

• Understanding of systems engineering standards (e.g., ISO 15288:2023) and MOD acquisition frameworks.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Join us and be part of a team that is making a difference in the most challenging and exciting projects. If you are ready to advance your career in a supportive and engaging environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of engineering.