Senior Systems Engineer

WR Engineering; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in England is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering activities in hybrid work settings. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of complex projects within the nuclear sector, focusing on developing robust solutions and mentoring junior engineers. This position offers a salary of up to £50k, along with benefits aimed at professional development and meaningful contributions to nuclear engineering practice.

Benefits

Salary up to 50k

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Work on meaningful projects

Qualifications

• Engineering related degree required.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry, ideally nuclear.
• Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering lifecycle processes and MBSE.
• Knowledge of Requirement Management Tools (DOORS, SysML, UML).
• Experience in verification, validation, and integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support systems engineering throughout the project lifecycle.
• Capture and manage system and stakeholder requirements.
• Develop system architectures and interface definitions.
• Oversee integration across engineering disciplines.
• Define and execute V&V strategies.
• Support safety case input, hazard and risk analysis.

Skills

Experience in a highly regulated industry, ideally nuclear

Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering lifecycle processes and MBSE

Knowledge of Requirement Management Tools (DOORS, SysML, UML)

Experience in verification, validation, and integration

Education

Engineering related degree

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer - Hybrid - to 50k

A leading engineering company working in the nuclear sector is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects. If you enjoy designing robust solutions, collaborating across teams, and influencing engineering best practice, this role offers challenge, variety, and real impact.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you’ll lead systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle – from requirements capture and architecture development to integration, verification, validation, and commissioning. You’ll collaborate with mechanical, electrical, C&I and software teams to deliver safe, compliant, and cost‑effective solutions. You’ll also help support bids, guide technical decisions, and mentor junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support systems engineering throughout the project lifecycle
• Capture and manage system and stakeholder requirements
• Develop system architectures and interface definitions
• Oversee integration across engineering disciplines
• Define and execute V&V strategies
• Support safety case input, hazard and risk analysis
• Manage supplier technical deliverables
• Provide technical reviews and design assurance
• Support proposals and cost/schedule estimates
• Mentor early‑career engineers and contribute to process improvements

You:

• Engineering related degree
• Experience in a highly regulated industry, ideally nuclear
• Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering lifecycle processes and MBSE
• Knowledge of Requirement Management Tools (DOORS, SysML, UML)
• Experience in verification, validation, and integration

Benefits

• Salary up to 50k doe, flexible and hybrid working
• Work on meaningful projects that enhance safety and advance nuclear engineering
• Help shape best practice in a growing business
• Develop professionally through continual learning and career support