Senior / Principal Systems Engineer (MBSE)

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior / Principal Systems Engineer in Aerospace, Defence, Security, and Technology to lead teams in addressing complex challenges. You will leverage Model Based Systems Engineering to deliver innovative solutions across various high-profile projects while fostering growth through mentoring and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in MBSE and systems engineering.
• Strong understanding of engineering processes and methodologies.
• History managing projects in diverse development methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and development of complex system solutions.
• Develop and implement strategies for client projects.
• Mentor and coach team members in best practices.

Skills

MBSE approaches and tools

Knowledge of modelling languages

Requirements engineering

Engineering lifecycles knowledge

Complex systems integration

Applying systems engineering processes

Project and team management

Tools

Sparx EA

Cameo

Job description

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Client:

CBSbutler

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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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.
• Working on the integration of complex systems, including military civilian platforms (submarines, aircraft, ships, and 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)