System Engineer

PE Global; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,185 - 61,330; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organisation in Peterborough is seeking a Digital Systems Engineer to develop system boundary diagrams and support testing processes. The role requires 3–5 years of experience in product development and a strong background in digital delivery. The position offers an hourly rate of £32.80 PAYE or £44.52 Umbrella on a 12-month contract with flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience within product or service development.
• Proven background in digital delivery (IT, software development, or engineering data).
• Understanding of telematics, cloud computing, analytics, or application development.

Responsibilities

• Develop high‑level system boundary diagrams for on‑board controllers and applications.
• Lead Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) and create validation plans.
• Document and gain consensus on test plans with cross‑functional teams.
• Support the testing and validation process.

Skills

Organisation skills

Prioritisation

Planning skills

Communication

Time management

First-time problem solving

Digital delivery experience

Job description

PE Global Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

PE Global is recruiting a Digital Systems Engineer on behalf of a leading global engineering organisation based in Peterborough. This is an office‑based role, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility on start and finish times. The position offers an hourly rate of £32.80 PAYE or £44.52 Umbrella and is available to start ASAP on an initial 12‑month contract, with rolling extensions highly likely.

Responsibilities

• Develop high‑level system boundary diagrams for on‑board controllers, telematics, platform components, and applications.
• Lead Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) and create validation plans in collaboration with subject‑matter experts.
• Document and gain consensus on test plans with cross‑functional teams.
• Support the testing and validation process alongside simulation engineers.
• Collaborate extensively with internal teams including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Cat Electronics, Sales, Marketing, and Applications across multiple Caterpillar divisions (Energy & Transportation, Construction Industries, and Resource Industries).

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience within product or service development.
• Proven background in digital delivery (IT, software development, or engineering data).
• Strong organisation, prioritisation, and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and time management abilities.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous, first‑time problem‑solving environments.
• Experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, or Applications relating to customer and product development.
• Understanding of telematics, cloud computing, analytics, or application development.
• Proven ability to influence and work through others to achieve results.
• Location: Peterborough (fully on‑site)

Work Schedule

Mon‑Thu: 08:30–16:45
Fri: 08:30–16:15

Contract Details

12 months (extensions highly likely). Hourly rate: £32.80 PAYE or £44.52 Umbrella.

Interview Format

Face‑to‑face, STAR method (~1 hour)

Start Date

ASAP

Visa/Work Eligibility

Please note PE Global cannot assist with visa sponsorship, candidates will need the full right to live and work within the UK for at least the next 12 months.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Engineering Services and Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing