Senior Systems Engineer - Aerospace & Defence (MOD)

Solutions Driven; Livingston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Solutions Driven is seeking an experienced Staff Systems Engineer to help grow a new Aerospace & Defence capability for UK MOD customers from the ground up. You will be the primary technical interface, owning technical decisions and shaping relationships as the business unit is built.

In this hands-on role you will develop architectures, drive MBSE modelling, and guide cross-functional teams from concept through to delivery with autonomy and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, Aerospace or Systems Engineering.
• 5+ years in Systems Engineering for electronic product development (analog, digital, or software).
• Proficient in MBSE methodologies and SysML.
• Hands-on experience at subsystem and system-architecture levels.
• UK nationality or eligible for UK national security vetting/clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-level system architectures, requirements, and MBSE models.
• Lead design trade studies and performance modelling for complex electronic systems.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for UK MOD customers.
• Partner with Business Development in early-stage customer conversations, shaping opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional technical teams from concept through to delivery.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain to ensure smooth transition from design to production.

Skills

Systems Engineering

MBSE

SysML

Hardware design

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SysML

MBSE

Job description

Solutions Driven is seeking an experienced Staff Systems Engineer to help grow a new Aerospace & Defence capability for UK MOD customers from the ground up. You will be the primary technical interface, owning technical decisions and shaping relationships as the business unit is built.

In this hands-on role you will develop architectures, drive MBSE modelling, and guide cross-functional teams from concept through to delivery with autonomy and clear communication.