Lead Systems Engineer

Location: Bristol area / Hybrid working

We're working with an innovative engineering business seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to play a key role in the development of complex, high-value equipment used in advanced manufacturing environments.

This position sits at the heart of the engineering and product development function, with responsibility spanning the full product lifecycle - from early concept and definition through to customer commissioning and field trials. The successful candidate will apply best-practice Systems Engineering methods to help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to specification.

The role

You will:

Apply Systems Engineering tools and methodologies to bring structure and clarity to complex technical challenges Translate product vision into clear, concise requirements using techniques such as use cases, context diagrams, system architectures and related methods Use Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches to develop functional, logical and behavioural architectures Work cross-functionally with engineering teams to define work packages, support trade-off studies and resolve technical issues Lead, mentor and develop Systems Engineers at varying levels of experience Support the ongoing development of Systems Engineering processes and help embed Systems Engineering best practice across the wider business Collaborate effectively across multiple teams and...