11 of 11 Systems Thinking Jobs in the North West

Overview We are seeking a Senior & Principal Systems Engineers with extensive years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in the defence industry and expertise in systems engineering, verification, project management, and Documentation. We are looking for Engineers who promote a mindset of attention to detail, communication, and teamwork within the … team. Candidates with a good understanding of all aspects of Systems Engineering relating to lifecycle processes and methodologies should apply. Responsibilities Requirements Analysis & Management Review and interpret User Requirements Documents (URDs) Derive and document system/sub-system requirements Establish and control requirement baselines Perform impact assessments on change requests Manage requirements through IBM DOORS (or equivalent) Solution Development … Develop technical solutions for hardware, software, and systems-of-systems Decompose requirements into design building blocks at system and subsystem level Identify, propose and secure buy-off for system solutions Support configuration definition and management activities Artefact Generation Produce high-quality technical documentation in line with project governance Contribute to formal reviews and audits of artefacts and baselines More ❯

solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrows worldtoday. Job Description Play a key role in shaping the future of underwater defence technology. ALTEN is seeking experienced Systems Engineers to support the development of mission-critical submarine systems on a long-term UK defence programme. Working on a complex multi-domain architecture , you'll take ownership … across the entire systems engineering lifecycle from understanding end-user needs through to solution design, integration and validation. This is an opportunity to deliver impactful engineering in a secure, high-integrity environment, where your expertise directly supports national defence capability. Location: Manchester (Hybrid 2/3 days per week on site) Clearance Required: SC Cleared/Clearable Experience Level … Senior (8+ years) Key Responsibilities: Own and deliver system-level engineering work packages across the entire V-Model lifecycle . Lead and contribute to systems design , architecture development , and requirements derivation . Apply systems thinking to identify and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and system interfaces . Analyse and interpret User Requirements Documents (URDs) , create and manage baselines More ❯

Job Title: Systems Requirements Manager Location : Isle of Wight - Cowes or Portsmouth - BroadOak or Great Baddow - Chelmsford Salary: Up to £75,900 depending on skills and experience plus bonus scheme. Part time & accruing hours available' Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options. What you'll be doing: Leading and managing requirements activities across the … ensuring configuration control and data integrity Monitoring requirements stability, generate key metrics, and support the production of requirement documentation and specifications Your skills and experiences: Expert-level knowledge of Systems Engineering principles, with strong systems thinking and holistic approaches to requirement definition and management Familiarity with key standards related to requirements specification (e.g. ISO 15288, ISO … and Agile, and tools like JIRA Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in a STEM discipline or equivalent experience Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may More ❯

our Group a great place for everyone. Including you! What you'll need Technical Proficiency - Deep expertise in cloud platforms, enterprise software, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies such as AI. Systems Thinking & Architecture - Ability to model complex systems, apply design and implementation patterns, and build scalable, secure, and resilient architectures. Analytical & Problem-Solving - Strong analytical skills to assess … and diverse workplace and believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and creativity. We're actively seeking to build a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and thinking approaches and would like to encourage applications from under-represented groups from candidates of all ethnicities, cultures and identities, and from candidates that identify as neurodiverse. As a disability More ❯

our Group a great place for everyone. Including you! What you'll need Technical Proficiency - Deep expertise in cloud platforms, enterprise software, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies such as AI. Systems Thinking & Architecture - Ability to model complex systems, apply design and implementation patterns, and build scalable, secure, and resilient architectures. Analytical & Problem-Solving - Strong analytical skills to assess … and diverse workplace and believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and creativity. We're actively seeking to build a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and thinking approaches and would like to encourage applications from under-represented groups from candidates of all ethnicities, cultures and identities, and from candidates that identify as neurodiverse. As a disability More ❯

our Group a great place for everyone. Including you! What you'll need Technical Proficiency - Deep expertise in cloud platforms, enterprise software, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies such as AI. Systems Thinking & Architecture - Ability to model complex systems, apply design and implementation patterns, and build scalable, secure, and resilient architectures. Analytical & Problem-Solving - Strong analytical skills to assess … and diverse workplace and believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and creativity. We're actively seeking to build a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and thinking approaches and would like to encourage applications from under-represented groups from candidates of all ethnicities, cultures and identities, and from candidates that identify as neurodiverse. As a disability More ❯

agnostic and willing to adapt approach in pursuit of the best solution Be anchored to core engineering area and carry the ability to test, learn and mentor others Understand Systems Thinking and Service Design to mitigate reactive solutions that leads to further technical debt Understand the benefits of measuring change and work with teams to provide reassurance and … hybrid cloud environment specialising in one or more of the following technologies: VMware (including NSX and VMware ARIA suite) Storage & Backup (SAN, NAS, vSAN) Databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) Operating Systems (Windows & Linux) Networking (DHCP/WINS/DNS) Middleware (MQ, WAS) Automation Tooling (Chef/Terraform) You will be able to demonstrate expertise of: Supporting & managing enterprise infrastructure systems More ❯

agnostic and willing to adapt approach in pursuit of the best solution Be anchored to core engineering area and carry the ability to test, learn and mentor others Understand Systems Thinking and Service Design to mitigate reactive solutions that leads to further technical debt Understand the benefits of measuring change and work with teams to provide reassurance and … hybrid cloud environment specialising in one or more of the following technologies: VMware (including NSX and VMware ARIA suite) Storage & Backup (SAN, NAS, vSAN) Databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) Operating Systems (Windows & Linux) Networking (DHCP/WINS/DNS) Middleware (MQ, WAS) Automation Tooling (Chef/Terraform) You will be able to demonstrate expertise of: Supporting & managing enterprise infrastructure systems More ❯

Design Leadership Act as a mentor, coach, and role model to designers across the team. Facilitate weekly design critiques and 1:1s to strengthen quality and consistency. Champion design thinking to guide how we prioritise, experiment, and build. Design Operations & Systems Partner with the Group Product Director to evolve our cross-platform design system. Improve design QA, cross … centred rationale. A mobile-first approach to design, with sensitivity to real-world usage patterns across devices and contexts. A track record of mentoring designers and influencing team culture. Systems thinking: able to zoom out to shape design standards and zoom in on execution. Strong communication skills, especially when working with non-design stakeholders. Proficiency with Figma, Jira More ❯

intent, and gather real-world feedback. What you'll need Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of various technologies, including cloud services, modern application architectures, cybersecurity, and new technologies like AI. Systems Thinking and Architectural Craft: Ability to understand and model complex systems, recognize patterns, and craft scalable, secure and robust architectures. Lead/mentor other architects and engineers … lead teams. Strong delivery leadership skills to guide teams, make strategic decisions, and drive projects to completion. Identifies shortcomings, suggests improvements and implements approved revisions to current compliance processes, systems and procedures within assigned unit and/or field. Makes a significant improvement on short-term or long-term business performance by recommending authoritative technical and/or professional More ❯

approach encourages experimentation and testing of innovative engineering methods, acting as a catalyst for change in both engineering practices and team dynamics . It is important to encourage a systems-thinking approach and prioritise user-friendly design methodologies. The ideal candidate will motivate effective performance while promoting simplicity and fostering confidence and trust. What you'll need Strategic More ❯