Systems Engineering Consultant

The Talent Locker Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the South West is seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Consultant to join their Systems & Supportability team in Bristol. This role involves developing and refining system architectures, managing requirements through the lifecycle, and contributing to integration activities across multiple defence domains. Applicants should have relevant experience with modern systems engineering practices and be familiar with the UK defence acquisition framework. This opportunity offers a chance to work on high-impact projects alongside experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Defence lines of development.
• Experience with requirements management tools including DOORS and Dimensions RM.
• Demonstrable knowledge of modern systems engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine system architectures for defence programmes.
• Capture, analyse and manage user and system requirements.
• Support procurement and assurance activities with clear documentation.
• Apply modern systems engineering approaches including MBSE.
• Work with stakeholders to understand operational needs.
• Support system integration and testing activities.
• Identify technical and delivery risks and contribute to mitigation strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of Defence lines of development

Experience using requirements management tools including DOORS and Dimensions RM

Demonstrable knowledge and experience with modern systems engineering practices including MBSE

Experience supporting system of systems integration and testing

Track record working in a consultancy or advisory role

Understanding of the UK defence acquisition framework

Job description

Senior Systems Engineering Consultant

Bristol | £60,000 | Permanent

Talent Locker are pleased to be partnered with a leading consultancy based in the South West, hiring a Senior Systems Engineering Consultant to join their Systems & Supportability team based in Bristol.

Please note – An internal BPSS check will be required prior to site access and candidates must be eligible for security clearance with checks underway prior to appointment.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a range of MOD programmes, supporting activities throughout the CADMID lifecycle. Working closely and collaboratively with MOD stakeholders and industry partners to shape, design and integrate complex systems across multiple defence domains.

You will be contributing to system architecture development, requirements definition and integration activities, applying modern systems engineering approached to ensure solutions are robust and aligned with operational needs. This opportunity would suit someone comfortable operating in both consultancy and delivery environments, capable of working independently while collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and refine system architectures for defence programmes, ensuring alignment with MOD requirements
• Capture, analyse and manage user and system requirements, maintaining traceability through the lifecycle
• Support procurement and assurance activities through clear requirements evidence and documentation
• Apply modern systems engineering approaching including MBSE to support design, analysis and verification
• Work with stakeholders to understand operational needs and incorporate feedback into system designs
• Support system integration and testing activities including system of systems considerations
• Identify technical and delivery risks and contribute to mitigation strategies
• Produce high quality documentation including architecture specifications and reports

Essential skills and experience:

• Knowledge of Defence lines of development
• Experience using requirements management tools including DOORS and Dimensions RM
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience with modern systems engineering practices including MBSE
• Experience support system of systems integration and testing
• A track record working in a consultancy or advisory role
• A deep understanding of the UK defence acquisition framework (business cases, URD, SRD, ITEAP)

If you would like to play a key role in shaping future defence systems whilst working alongside a team of experienced engineers and stakeholders on high impact project, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

To apply or to find out more, please send your CV to Emma on [e-mail]