Systems Capability Lead

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is seeking a Systems Engineer to drive digital transformation through Model Based Engineering initiatives. The role involves leading MBSE practices, contributing to engineering data management, and delivering training across teams. This position offers excellent career progression and a lucrative benefits package.

Benefits

Bonus scheme based on company performance

Annual pay and promotion reviews

Flexi-Leave of up to 15 days

Pension scheme with total contribution of up to 14%

Subsidised site facilities and restaurants

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in Systems Engineering practices.
• Recent experience in MBSE implementation is highly desirable.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices.
• Drive adoption of generative AI tools within systems engineering.
• Deliver training and consultancy across engineering teams.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Digital Engineering Transformation

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Relevant degree in engineering

Job description

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer to join a leading defence organisation and play a key role in driving digital transformation across engineering disciplines through Model Based Engineering (MBE) initiatives.

This role performs the duties of Digital Systems Engineer and reports to the Head of Systems Engineering and Design Capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the ongoing evolution and deployment of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices across UK programmes.
• Contribute to End-to-End Model Based Engineering (E2E MBE) initiatives, promoting modelling for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Drive adoption of generative AI tools within systems engineering, supporting development and deployment on live projects.
• Oversee initiatives in engineering data modelling, management, governance, and analytics.
• Produce and maintain best-practice guidance for emerging systems engineering methodologies.
• Deliver training, consultancy, and project support across key national and international engineering teams.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong background in Systems Engineering practices and applications.
• Recent experience in MBSE implementation is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to lead digital engineering transformation or a strong willingness to grow in this area.
• Experience in delivering new capabilities across large engineering organisations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with multi-disciplinary and experienced teams.
• A relevant degree or equivalent in a related engineering discipline.

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not inclusive of:

• Bonus scheme (based on company performance)

• Annual pay reviews and promotion reviews (based on personal performance)

• Flexi-Leave (of up to 15 days)

• Pension scheme (total contribution of up to 14%)

• Subsidised site facilities and restaurants

• Excellent career progression and training / career development opportunities

If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert!

Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.