Systems Engineering Consultant

Frazer-Nash Consultancy; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with yearly reviews

25 days holiday + buy 5 days

Private healthcare

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Seasonal rail ticket loan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Frazer-Nash Consultancy is hiring a Systems Engineering Consultant to deliver consultancy on systems engineering challenges, digital modelling, and solution architecture across major defence programs. You will engage stakeholders to understand requirements, shape solutions and support bids, with a hybrid working pattern across multiple UK locations.

The role requires an engineering degree and extensive MBSE/tool experience (Cameo, EA, Rhapsody, DOORS).

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in a Systems Engineering role.
• MBSE experience with Cameo/EA/Rhapsody.
• Understanding of ISO 15288 and lifecycle processes.
• Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS, DOORS Next, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consultancy on systems engineering challenges, digital modelling, and solution architecture.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements and shape solutions.
• Develop and maintain client relationships for long-term collaboration.
• Support bids and proposals with credible, commercially viable solutions.
• Oversee systems lifecycle processes including requirements, verification, and integration.
• Facilitate workshops and keep engineering and business objectives aligned.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Requirements engineering

Lifecycle understanding

ISO 15288 knowledge

MBSE concepts

Consultancy experience

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Cameo

Enterprise Architect

Rhapsody

IBM DOORS/DOORS Next

Job description

Title

Systems Engineering Consultant

Salary range: £50,000 to £60,000 per annum

Location: Bristol, Leatherhead, Glasgow, Manchester, Burton is preferable but would consider any office location for the right candidate.

Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home.

Closing date: 2nd October 2026

We encourage early applications, as vacancies may close once we receive sufficient applications.

In support of our continued growth and uphold our reputation for trusted delivery to BAE Systems - one of our largest and strategic clients - we are seekinga Systems Engineer – Consultantwithin the BAE Systems Delivery Portfolio to support the Client Director in the timely delivery of projects and programmes within the BAE Systems Portfolio

Frazer-Nash Consultancy works with BAE Systems in Land, Marine and Air supporting Submarines and Fast Jet programmes. Our engagements have taken many forms including systems engineering transformation, MBSE, specialist engineering support and digital engineering transformation.

There are a growing number of opportunities in all areas of our Key Account with BAE Systems, bringing opportunities to work on some of the largest and exciting defence contracts. Our aim is to place Frazer-Nash Consultancy as the partner of choice for these opportunities. As a result, we are a growing team and currently have 70 staff supporting delivery across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consultancy on systems engineering challenges, digital modelling, and solution architecture.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements, define problems, and shape solutions that align with business and operational objectives.
• Develop and maintain close client relationships, ensuring long-term collaboration and strategic advisory support
• Support bids and proposals by providing technically credible, commercially viable solutions.
• Support systems lifecycle management, overseeing key processes such as requirements engineering, verification & validation, and system integration.
• Facilitate workshops and technical discussions, ensuring alignment between engineering teams and business objectives.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• A Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related discipline;
• Relevant experience in a Systems Engineering related role;
• Experience withModel Based Systems Engineering in Cameo, Enterprise Architect or Rhapsody;
• Understanding of engineering processes and lifecycles (ISO 15288 etc.)
• Experience with Systems Engineering established Requirements Management toolsets (IBM DOORS, DOORS Next etc.), Cameo, Enterprise Architect Rhapsody, etc.);
• Complex problem-solving skills;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
  
  

Desirable Experience

• Awareness of emerging technologies and innovation strategies within systems engineering, particularly the use of Artificial Intelligence.
• Experience working as a consultantand managing projects.
• Experience working in Defence.
  
  

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and can satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting

Benefits

Our people receive a comprehensive benefits package made up of:

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews
• 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
• A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.
• Happy to talk flexible working
• Enhanced parental benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Targeted professional development
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare membership
• Bonus scheme linked into company performance
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution
• Support in attaining professional membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season rail ticket loan
• And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements