Senior Systems Engineer - Precision Timing & Architecture

National Physical Laboratory (NPL); Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking a Systems Engineer to apply systems engineering principles to complex, multidisciplinary projects in the Time & Frequency domain.

You will contribute to early lifecycle activities, define architectures, model system behaviour, and produce clear artefacts while ensuring traceability across the product lifecycle. Security clearances (BPSS/SC) may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Systems, Mechanical, Optical, Electronics, Software) or closely-related discipline (e.g. Physics).
• Collaborative, proactive approach and confidence in technical ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Supporting early lifecycle systems engineering activities, including concept definition and requirements development.
• Defining system and subsystem architectures with boundaries, interfaces and packaging.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements development

System architecture

Modelling

Traceability

GNSS/Timing

Education

Engineering degree

Physics degree

Job description

National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking a Systems Engineer to apply systems engineering principles to complex, multidisciplinary projects in the Time & Frequency domain.

You will contribute to early lifecycle activities, define architectures, model system behaviour, and produce clear artefacts while ensuring traceability across the product lifecycle. Security clearances (BPSS/SC) may be required.