Senior Systems Engineer - Defence, MBSE & Leadership

The Talent Locker Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Locker is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead complex defence-focused projects, providing technical direction and client-facing leadership. The role is Portsmouth-based with hybrid working arrangements.

You will work across the systems engineering lifecycle, mentor engineers, shape technical capability, and contribute to bids and the growth of the business. You will engage with UK MOD and defence primes to deliver practical, high-integrity solutions.

Qualifications

• Senior role with client-facing responsibilities.
• Experience in defence/aerospace or high-integrity environments.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to capability growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering projects and provide technical direction.
• Develop and review architectures, strategies, and roadmaps.
• Engage with MOD, defence primes, and government customers.
• Translate complex problems into practical engineering solutions.
• Mentor and develop engineers and consultants across the team.
• Support bids and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Technical Leadership

Stakeholder Management

MBSE

Business Development

Job description

Talent Locker is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead complex defence-focused projects, providing technical direction and client-facing leadership. The role is Portsmouth-based with hybrid working arrangements.

You will work across the systems engineering lifecycle, mentor engineers, shape technical capability, and contribute to bids and the growth of the business. You will engage with UK MOD and defence primes to deliver practical, high-integrity solutions.