Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer (MBSE Specialist)

Location:

Reading (Full-time onsite)
Working Pattern: 9-day fortnight available
Rate: £464 per day Inside IR35
Contract Length: 12 months

Hours:

37 hours per week
Are you a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer (MBSE Specialist) looking to join a critical defence programme supporting the development and enhancement of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) capability across a complex, high-security environment?
This role is central to improving how engineering systems are modelled, analysed, and integrated, enabling better decision-making through accurate data, robust modelling, and effective stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Support and enhance MBSE practices across complex engineering systems
Manage requirements, interface definitions, trade studies, and system integration activities
Maintain engineering models ensuring consistency, integrity, and usability across teams
Data Analysis and Reporting

Develop and maintain clear reporting outputs and visualisations from complex engineering models
Analyse performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Optimise model deployment to improve accessibility and usability for stakeholders
Systems Integration

Support integration of MBSE models with wider engineering tools and systems
Ensure alignment between models, data structures, and system behaviour
Contribute to improving MBSE maturity and adoption across the organisation
Verification and Validation

Develop and implement verification strategies across engineering models
Ensure accuracy, traceability, and reliability of engineering data and analysis outputs
Support assurance activities within a regulated defence environment
Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with engineers, subject matter experts, and senior stakeholders
Translate complex technical outputs into clear, actionable insights
Support decision-making at both technical and programme level
Key Skills and Experience
Essential:

Strong experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Proven ability to manage and maintain complex engineering models
Experience in data analysis, reporting, and visualisation
Proficiency in SQL and database management
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Experience with verification and validation in engineering environments
Please note that this role requires an active UK Security Clearance!
If you are qualified and interested, please apply or email (url removed)