Systems Engineer

Jobtailor; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to apply systems engineering across the lifecycle for complex defence and national security programmes in the UK. You will lead requirements capture, architectures, and verification, delivering technical leadership to multi-disciplinary teams.

You will engage stakeholders, support business development, and ensure governance and risk management while advocating INCOSE-aligned standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Systems Engineer or similar in complex environments.
• Solid understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and processes.
• Experience in requirements engineering, architecture development, integration and V&V.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing consultancy experience.
• Ability to obtain UK National Security Vetting clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering across lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Engage stakeholders and deliver client-facing consultancy engagements.
• Develop system architectures and operating concepts for complex programmes.
• Promote best practices, governance frameworks and risk management.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements Engineering

Stakeholder Management

Technical Leadership

Agile Methods

SAFe Framework

Cloud Technologies

AI/ML Systems

Operational Concepts

Risk Management

Education

CiSSP

CISM

MCSE

CCNA

AWS SysOps

CEng

INCOSE Certification

Tools

Proposal Development Tools

Governance Frameworks

Digital Systems

Capability Development

Engineering Methods

Job description

• Manage the application of systems engineering principles across the system lifecycle, from concept and requirements definition through to delivery, integration, verification and validation
• Lead requirements capture, stakeholder engagement and business analysis activities for complex programmes
• Develop and maintain system architectures, operational concepts and systems engineering approaches and tools
• Deliver technical leadership on digital systems, technology acquisition and capability development programmes
• Facilitate workshops and provide expert advice to senior client stakeholders
• Identify, assess and manage technical, programme and business risks
• Provide objective assurance and review of system designs, architectures and engineering approaches
• Support clients in implementing systems engineering best practice and governance frameworks
• Support business development activities, including opportunity identification, proposal development and bid writing
• Develop client relationships and identify opportunities for follow-on work
• Contribute to capability growth through propositions, methodologies and thought leadership
• Represent the organisation at customer meetings, industry events and technical forums
• Give speeches and presentations inside and outside of the business
• Contribute to company initiatives, capability development strategies and committees
• Support recruitment, capability development and knowledge sharing activities
• Promote engineering methods and standards and learn about new areas

Requirements

• Experience as a Systems Engineer or a technical engineering role within complex technical or operational environments
• Solid understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle management
• Experience in requirements engineering, architecture development, systems integration and verification & validation to delivery solutions
• Effective stakeholder management and facilitation skills
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and delivering client-facing consultancy engagements
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CiSSP, CISM, MCSE, CCNA, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator) are required
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent priorities
• Candidates must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting
• Experience within Defence, National Security, Government, Critical Infrastructure, Aerospace, Energy or Transport sectors
• Knowledge of digital engineering, enterprise architecture, cyber security, AI/ML-enabled systems or cloud technologies
• Familiarity with Agile, SAFe or traditional programme delivery frameworks
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or progress towards professional registration
• INCOSE certification or equivalent systems engineering accreditation

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering principles, lifecycle management, and requirements engineering, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and technical leadership in complex environments. Proficient in developing system architectures and implementing best practices in systems engineering while effectively managing risks and client relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Systems Engineering Principles
• Requirements Engineering
• Stakeholder Management
• Digital Engineering
• INCOSE Certification

Hard Skills

• Systems Integration
• Verification & Validation
• Architecture Development
• Risk Management
• Technical Leadership
• Agile Methodologies
• SAFe Framework
• Cloud Technologies
• AI/ML-Enabled Systems
• Operational Concepts

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Teamwork
• Facilitation Skills
• Independent Work
• Client Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

• CiSSP
• CISM
• MCSE
• CCNA
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• INCOSE Certification

Industry Keywords

• Defence
• National Security
• Government
• Critical Infrastructure
• Aerospace
• Energy
• Transport

Tools & Technologies

• Digital Systems
• Governance Frameworks
• Engineering Methods
• Proposal Development Tools
• Capability Development Strategies