Senior Systems Engineer
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Bristol
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
System Design and Architecture
Requirements Engineering
Stakeholder Collaboration
System of Systems Integration
Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Technology Evaluation
Technical Documentation
FULL DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities
As a Systems Engineer at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], you will play a pivotal role in MOD programme across the CADMID cycle and in a number of domains, providing expert consultation to design, develop, and integrate complex systems and technologies.
We are looking for Systems Engineers with broad expertise as well as a specialism in one or more disciplines, including:
- System Design and Architecture:
- Lead the development and refinement of system architectures for defence projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system designs meet the unique requirements of the UK MoD.
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Utilise MBSE methodologies and tools to create models, simulations, and documentation that aid in requirement analysis, system design, and verification processes.
- Requirements Engineering and Management:
- Identify and consult stakeholders to capture User needs and define requirements, measures of effectiveness, and performance. Capture evidence to support procurement activities.
- Develop, analyse and manage user and system-level requirements for MOD projects. Ensure clarity, completeness, and consistency with project objectives.
- Conduct thorough requirements analysis and traceability, ensuring alignment with UK MoD specifications.
- Develop and manage requirements documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with UK MoD stakeholders, understanding their operational needs and incorporating feedback into system designs.
- Present technical information and project updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- System of Systems (SoS) Integration and Testing:
- Work with cross-functional teams to understand the intricacies of systems of systems and their integration into overarching projects. Develop strategies for seamless integration and interoperability.
- Oversee the integration of various subsystems and components into cohesive, high-performance systems.
- Develop and execute comprehensive testing plans to validate system functionality and performance.
- Risk Management:
- Identify and assess potential risks associated with system integration and implementation.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure all systems adhere to relevant regulatory and compliance standards within the defence industry.
- Stay abreast of changes in regulations and update systems accordingly.
- Technology Evaluation:
- Stay informed about emerging technologies relevant to defence systems engineering.
- Evaluate new technologies for potential integration, considering performance, cost, and security implications.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Generate comprehensive technical documentation, including system specifications, design and system architecture options documents and test reports to support project development and customer communication.
- Provide regular status updates and project reports to project stakeholders and management.
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