Senior System Engineer

Anson McCade Pty; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defence engineering organisation as a Senior Systems Modelling Engineer. You will leverage Model-Based Systems Engineering to shape underwater defence systems, ensuring accurate modelling and integration within complex programmes. This role offers the opportunity to lead technically and mentor junior engineers while working in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering within complex sectors.
• Deep understanding of the engineering lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with SysML.

Responsibilities

• Apply MBSE techniques to support the full engineering lifecycle.
• Model user needs and system behaviours.
• Lead modelling activities across bids and proposals.

Skills

Model-Based Systems Engineering

System Modelling

Requirements Analysis

Verification and Validation

Mentoring

Tools

Enterprise Architect

Job description

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Location: Coventry (Hybrid – 2/3 Days Per Week)

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £52,000

The Opportunity

Join one of the UK’s most advanced defence engineering organisations at a time of national growth and transformation. As a Senior Systems Modelling Engineer, you will become part of a team responsible for shaping the future of underwater defence systems using cutting-edge Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices.

You will play a critical role in the early stages of complex programmes—applying your expertise to understand, visualise and optimise system behaviour long before a single component is built. This is a unique opportunity to help define and integrate models that directly influence how systems are designed, verified, and delivered.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply MBSE techniques to support the full engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, verification and validation.

• Model user needs, system behaviours and interactions, influencing technical and operational decisions.

• Capture, validate and maintain design, proving evidence within the system model, ensuring accuracy and traceability.

• Integrate system-level models with wider platform architecture, ensuring cross-functional alignment.

• Report on engineering progress, address risks, and support recovery plans where needed.

• Lead modelling activities across bids, proposals, and strategic project planning.

• Mentor junior engineers in MBSE tools, techniques and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering within defence, maritime, or similar complex sectors.

• Deep understanding of the engineering lifecycle, with practical experience in early-phase design and modelling.

• Awareness of engineering governance, safety, and environmental compliance standards.

• Hands-on experience with tools like Enterprise Architect (EA).

• Proficiency in system modelling languages such as SysML.

This is more than just a modelling role—it is a chance to lead technically, shape programmes from day one, and join a company at the forefront of strategic national capability.

Apply below or contact Declan Bryson at Anson McCade on 07529 161950 quoting reference: AMC/DB/SSMBSE/1

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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