Senior / Principal Systems Engineer (MBSE)

JR United Kingdom; Almondsbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior / Principal Systems Engineering Consultant to lead innovative projects in Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Technology. In this role, you'll leverage Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to tackle complex challenges and drive client success. Your expertise will guide teams in applying best practices and methodologies while mentoring the next generation of engineers. With a diverse range of projects, from niche consultancy to high-profile programs, you'll find constant opportunities for growth and challenge. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and supports your professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams using MBSE approaches.
• Knowledge of engineering lifecycles and their implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultancy to project and engineering managers.
• Champion MBSE approaches to solve client issues.

Skills

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Requirements Engineering

Systems Thinking

Project Management

UML/SysML

ArchiMate

TOGAF

MODAF

Defence Knowledge

Tools

Sparx EA

Cameo

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almondsbury, United Kingdom

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior / Principal Systems Engineer

• Bristol, London, Manchester, Reading (Hybrid)

Join us as a Senior / Principal Systems Engineering Consultant in Aerospace, Defence, Security and Technology (ADS&T).

You'll lead teams that use Systems Thinking to analyse, assess and develop solutions to their most complex challenges. Underpinned by a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) ethos, you will help our clients unlock their full potential to innovate. We have a huge variety of projects, ranging from niche consultancy projects to large, high-profile programmes. So, you'll always be able to keep yourself challenged.

Your Purpose: Senior / Principal Systems Engineer

• Provide consultancy to client project and engineering managers.
• Lead the use of best practice techniques and tools on client and internal projects.
• Champion a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach to solving client issues.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve successful client decision milestones.
• Deliver identified engineering outputs within time, cost, and quality constraints as part of an engineering service to a client.
• Proactively identify opportunities and contribute to ADS&T growth.
• Contribute to the development of our people through mentoring and coaching.

What can you bring: Senior / Principal Systems Engineer

• The use of MBSE approaches and tools (e.g., Sparx EA, Cameo).
• Knowledge of modelling languages and architecture frameworks, e.g., UML/SysML, ArchiMate, TOGAF, MODAF.
• Requirements engineering and its link to verification and validation.
• Knowledge of engineering lifecycles, their selection, tailoring and implementation.
• Experience working on the integration of complex systems, including military and civilian platforms (submarines, aircraft, ships, vehicles), civilian aircraft systems, and advanced power and energy systems.
• Applying systems engineering processes (e.g., ISO 15288:2023) across the lifecycle.
• Managing projects and teams within different development methods. Understanding of engineering within the MOD’s acquisition framework, Knowledge in Defence (KiD).