Senior / Principal Systems Engineer (MBSE)

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior / Principal Systems Engineer to lead innovative projects in Aerospace and Defence. This role involves utilizing Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to tackle complex challenges and drive client success. The ideal candidate will have expertise in systems thinking, project management, and mentoring, contributing to both individual and organizational growth. Join a dynamic team that values continuous improvement and offers diverse projects that ensure professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with MBSE approaches and tools.
• Knowledge of modelling languages and architecture frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to analyze and develop solutions for complex challenges.
• Deliver engineering outputs within time, cost, and quality constraints.

Skills

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Requirements Engineering

Project Management

Systems Thinking

Mentoring and Coaching

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Sparx EA

Cameo

UML/SysML

ArchiMate

TOGAF

MODAF

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Manchester, 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 variety of projects, ranging from niche consultancy projects to large, high-profile programmes, ensuring continuous challenge and growth.

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 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

• Experience with 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.
• Applying systems engineering processes (e.g., ISO 15288:2023) across the lifecycle.
• Managing projects and teams within different development methods, including understanding of the MOD’s acquisition framework and Defence (KiD).