Senior Systems Engineer

AMETEK Inc.; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including Easter &

Perkbox

Free onsite parking

Job summary

AMETEK Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join its R&D organisation.

The role ensures technical coherence and delivery of complex metrology products from concept to release, acting as the bridge between disciplines to translate customer and business needs into robust architectures. The successful candidate will maintain system architectures, lead trade-off studies, manage requirements and verification, and mentor teams while leveraging AI to improve productivity and reduce

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an engineering field.
• Proven experience delivering complex metrology/industrial systems.
• Experience with requirements management and verification/validation.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and uncertainty analysis.
• Experience with risk analysis and FMEA.
• Experience using AI tools to improve productivity.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyse and document system requirements from stakeholders.
• Maintain system architectures across mechanical, electrical/electronic, firmware and software domains.
• Decompose requirements into subsystem requirements with full traceability.
• Lead system-level trade-off studies and technical decision-making.
• Coordinate integration of subsystems and resolve cross-functional issues.
• Develop and own system integration, verification and validation strategies.

Skills

Systems thinking

Requirements management

Traceability

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

AI adoption

Education

Degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

FMEA

Reliability engineering

Job description

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Taylor Hobson is a global leader in precision metrology, providing world‑class measurement solutions to customers across manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, optics, semiconductor and research sectors. Our products combine advanced mechanics, electronics, optics, firmware, software and data analysis technologies to deliver industry‑leading measurement performance.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our innovative R&D organisation. This role is responsible for ensuring the technical coherence and successful delivery of complex metrology products from concept through to release. The Senior Systems Engineer acts as the technical bridge between disciplines, translating customer and business needs into robust system architectures and verified product solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Elicit, analyse and document system requirements from customers, product management, service, regulatory and business stakeholders.
• Maintain system architectures, functional allocations and interface definitions across mechanical, electrical/electronic, firmware and software domains.
• Decompose system requirements into subsystem requirements, maintaining full traceability from requirements through design, verification and validation.
• Lead system‑level trade‑off studies and technical decision‑making, helping balancing performance, cost, risk, manufacturability and customer needs.
• Coordinate integration of subsystems and resolve cross‑functional technical issues throughout the development lifecycle.
• Develop and own system integration, verification and validation strategies, ensuring products meet customer, regulatory and performance requirements.
• Define and verify key product performance characteristics including accuracy, repeatability, reliability, environmental robustness and measurement capability.
• Lead system‑level root cause investigations and support resolution of complex technical issues identified during development, manufacturing or customer use.
• Identify, assess and mitigate technical risks, ensuring projects maintain a robust path to successful delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in systems engineering practices, product performance and development processes.
• Mentor and support engineering teams in systems thinking, requirements development, interface management and verification methodologies.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics or a related discipline, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Proven experience as a Systems Engineer within scientific instrumentation, industrial automation, precision engineering, medical devices, aerospace, semiconductor equipment, robotics or metrology sectors.
• Experience delivering complex products incorporating, Precision mechanical systems, Electronics and control systems, Embedded firmware, Sensors and measurement technologies
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and product development lifecycles.
• Experience with requirements management and traceability
• Understanding of verification and validation methodologies.
• Experience of system integration and performance testing.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI‑generated outputs.
• Experience with precision metrology, motion control, optics or measurement systems.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, uncertainty analysis or measurement science principles.
• Knowledge of functional safety, CE/UL compliance and relevant international standards.
• Experience with FMEA, risk analysis and reliability engineering.
• Experience leading technical work packages or mentoring engineers.
• Competitive salary and 28 days holiday including Easter & Christmas
• Mentoring and guidance for accreditation – IMechE, MIET, CPhy
• Continuous training provided using world‑class manufacturing tools and equipment
• 1pm Friday finish
• Supportive working environment
• Perkbox – corporate discounts, GP service & 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Active sports and social club including annual Christmas party and social events
• Free onsite parking and easy access to the city centre

Compensation

Currency: GBP

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: Market

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions servinga diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual,Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEKisa component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.