Senior Systems Engineer

Baker Hughes; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company based in Bristol is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to manage system requirements and support project engineering. Responsibilities include developing system deliverables, ensuring integration for optimal performance, and leading technical interfaces. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 3 years of Customer Project Engineering experience, and strong leadership skills. This role offers flexible working patterns and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance policies

Comprehensive private medical care options

Life insurance and disability programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 additional years in Customer Project Engineering required.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate others and achieve results.
• Proven track record of achievement in previous roles.

Responsibilities

• Support the System Engineering Manager with system engineering.
• Develop system deliverables including BoD, PFD, P&ID.
• Ensure all activities spanning components are managed effectively.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Customer-focused

Leadership skills

Ability to influence others

Effective problem identification and solution skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology

Job description

Senior System Engineer

Job Description Summary

Systems engineering is a cross‑functional engineering discipline, centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality solution that meets the users needs. System Engineering discipline executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed.

Partner the best

As a Senior Systems Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the System Engineering Manager with system engineering on allocated project.
• Developing system deliverables including BoD, PFD, P&ID, philosophies etc..
• Prepares material for system design review process
• Ensuring all activities that span multiple components and products are managed effectively considering how to integrate for maximum performance and operability
• Supporting management of system requirements, specifications and flow down to sub-systems / products / components
• Supporting validation and verification activities for the overall product / system, including system level testing
• Support technical interface management
• Identifying opportunity for variation orders from technical aspects and drive to approval with PEM
• Supporting CTQ / Risk trades across teams designing products
• Comprehensive in‑depth understanding of complex and highly technical concepts and principles in own sphere of expertise. Strong knowledge of technical concepts in technologies that intersect with own technical space
• Communicating across the organization. Presents to senior leaders (EB and SEB) in specific technical space and across functional teams on how technologies interconnect and contribute to overall solution
• Ability to travel to supervise testing activities as and when required
• Managing specific scopes (including issue resolution) as allocated by the System Engineering Manager
• Deputise for the System Engineering Manager as required
• Taking assignments as required leading technical aspects of commercial pursuits, applying skills & expertise to ensure competitive subsea systems

Fuel your passion

To be successful in the role, you should have:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Engineering/Technology). Minimum of 3 additional years of experience in Customer Project Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to motivate others and achieve results
• Demonstrated commitment for process improvement
• Customer‑focused in defining quality and establishing priorities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Executive level presentation skills
• Ability to influence others and lead teams
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Previous experience in project/product on‑site fabrication/testing is seen as beneficial
• Proven track record of achievement in previous roles
• Knowledge of appropriate and relevant Industry Specifications, Standards and Regulations
• Industry related experience in relevant products as noted above
• Functional and operational knowledge of relevant internal processes, procedures and tools

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits