Systems Engineering Consultant

Frazer-Nash Consultancy

West of England

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

33 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

Professional development

Cycle to work

Season rail ticket loan

Flexible working

Job summary

Frazer-Nash Consultancy seeks a Systems Engineering Consultant to support the BAE Systems Delivery Portfolio, delivering consultancy on systems engineering challenges, digital modelling and solution architecture. The role requires MBSE proficiency and stakeholder engagement within a hybrid working environment across multiple offices.

You will build close client relationships, contribute to bids and proposals, and oversee lifecycle activities such as requirements engineering, verification,

Qualifications

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.

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.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

Problem solving

Communication skills

Requirements engineering

Education

Engineering degree

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: