Principal Systems Engineer (Process and Methods)

An opportunity has arisen to join the Process and Methods team within the Systems Engineering and Design Capability department. The role involves supporting projects in their use of current and emerging systems engineering processes, methods, and tools, while actively developing and promoting best practices to improve efficiency and consistency across UK projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide education, training, and consultancy-style support to key projects, tailored to project needs for maximum benefit

• Assess core systems engineering techniques and develop/deliver process improvements and behavioural change to teams

• Support implementation of international alignment on systems engineering knowledge and expertise

• Understand and implement Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts into practicing projects

• Ensure full lifecycle approach is considered within project teams’ system design

• Keep up to date with relevant technical areas and develop skills to provide more effective services

The ideal candidate would ideally have:

• Understanding of state-of-the-art systems engineering methods, especially model-based approaches

• Up-to-date knowledge in specialist areas such as mechanical, electrical, software, Integrated Logistic Support (ILS), Human Factors (HF), control, and analysis

• Appropriate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area with several years relevant experience (excluding initial graduate training or equivalent)

The ideal candidate must have:

• Ability to work autonomously and proactively, managing multiple priorities concurrently

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not inclusive of:

• Bonus scheme up to £2,500 (based on company performance)

• Pension scheme (total contribution of up to 14%)

• Opportunity for paid overtime

• Flexi-Leave of up to 15 days

• Flexible working arrangements welcomed

• Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility treatments

• Subsidised site facilities including meals and free car parking

If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert!

Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) or Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered.