Systems Engineer - Regulated Industries, Project Lead

Permanent Futures Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design business in the UK is seeking a Systems Engineer to manage full system life cycles, from defining customer requirements to ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a highly regulated field such as aviation, rail, or nuclear and possess strong project management skills. This role offers autonomy in project progression and collaboration with multiple engineering teams to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in a project management or systems engineering role within a highly regulated industry (rail, automotive, defence, aerospace, nuclear).
• Ability to take a top-down approach to systems design.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff and customers.

Responsibilities

• Define customer requirements and expectations accurately.
• Provide timely information to support project management activities.
• Ensure accurate information flow between software and hardware teams.
• Support the Systems Lead Engineer in communication and reporting.
• Collaborate with the Product Safety Team to integrate acceptance requirements.

Skills

Engineering qualification

Project management experience

Inter-personal skills

Experience in a regulated industry

Job description

A leading design business in the UK is seeking a Systems Engineer to manage full system life cycles, from defining customer requirements to ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a highly regulated field such as aviation, rail, or nuclear and possess strong project management skills. This role offers autonomy in project progression and collaboration with multiple engineering teams to ensure successful delivery.