Lead Systems Engineer

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 stakeholders to drive technical delivery

About you

We’re keen to hear from candidates with:

• A degree in Systems Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Around 5+ years’ experience applying Systems Engineering principles within a relevant engineering environment
• Strong knowledge of best-practice Systems Engineering across the product development lifecycle
• Experience operating within a regulated or compliance-led industry
• Excellent influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to take ownership, lead from the front and drive progress across teams, even without direct line management responsibility
• A high level of integrity, accountability and a results-driven mindset

Desirable

• Master’s degree
• Chartered status, or working towards it
• ASEP qualification
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, complex equipment, or other highly regulated engineering sectors

What’s on offer

• Hybrid working
• Strong culture of trust, accountability and collaboration
• Excellent opportunity for career growth and professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Chance to work on innovative, technically complex products within a growing engineering environment

If you’re a Systems Engineer who enjoys bringing clarity to complexity and influencing the development of sophisticated engineering products, I’d be happy to tell you more.