Senior / Principal Systems Engineer (MBSE)

ZipRecruiter; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Aerospace, Defence, Security and Technology consultancy as a Senior / Principal Systems Engineer. You will lead teams to tackle complex challenges using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). This role offers a variety of projects, from niche consultancy to large programmes, ensuring continuous professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the application of best practice techniques on projects.
• Deliver engineering outputs within time, cost, and quality constraints.

Skills

MBSE

Requirements Engineering

Project Management

Tools

Sparx EA

Cameo

Job description

Job Description

Senior / Principal Systems Engineer

• £45,000 - £85,000 + car allowance
• 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 wide variety of projects, ranging from niche consultancy projects to large, high-profile programmes, providing continuous challenges.

Your Purpose: Senior / Principal Systems Engineer

• Provide consultancy to client project and engineering managers.
• Lead the application 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 and architecture frameworks, e.g., UML/SysML, ArchiMate, TOGAF, MODAF.
• Understanding of requirements engineering and its connection to verification and validation.
• Knowledge of engineering lifecycles, including their selection, tailoring, and implementation.
• Experience working on the integration of complex systems, such as military and civilian platforms (submarines, aircraft, ships, vehicles), civilian aircraft systems, and advanced power and energy systems.
• Application of systems engineering processes (e.g., ISO 15288:2023) across the lifecycle.
• Experience managing projects and teams within different development methods, including understanding of the MOD’s acquisition framework and Knowledge in Defence (KiD).