Principal Systems Engineer Architecture

Principal Systems Engineer – Architecture Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria (or alternatively Filton, Bristol or Broad Oak, Portsmouth if desirable) – hybrid working 2 days onsite each fortnight – 12 month contract duration – Pay rate £58 p/h PAYE basic (£66.43 p/h including holiday pay) or £78.33 p/h Umbrella Role Description The role is within the Whole Boat Systems Integration team, responsible for identifying areas of risk around the integration of complex sub-systems in support of a key national defence platform.

Utilisation of a Model Based Systems Engineering approach to identify, characterise, and plan verification and validation activities for critical subsystem interactions. Operating across disciplines and stakeholders to ensure robust system architectures, traceability, and integration readiness through to delivery.

Implementation of a new approach within the submarines industry, working across programmes to embed a philosophy, based on industry best practice, that leverages the benefits of MBSE to enable delivery on time and to budget.

Key Skillset Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as SoSAF/DoDAF/MODAF. Experience integrating MBSE with PLM, requirements management, or simulation tools. Working knowledge of standards such as ISO 15288 or the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook.

Hands-on experience with SysML and MBSE toolsets such as Sparx Enterprise Architect, Cameo Systems Modeller, or similar. Solid understanding of systems engineering principles, lifecycle processes and requirements management.

Experience working within complex, safety-critical, or highly regulated environments (e.g. aerospace, defence, rail, automotive) Familiarity with configuration management, version control, and model governance. Have a firm understanding of Systems Engineering and systems thinking Additional information Due to the sensitive nature of the product all applicants must have worked within the Defence / Military industry within the last 12 months or be capable of obtaining Security Clearance (SC level minimum). SC clearance must be in place before the successful candidate can start.

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