Job summary

Principal Engineer (Systems and MBSE) | Barrow-In-Furness | 12 month contract | £55.85ph UMB / £41.87ph PAYE (Inside IR35)

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Principal Engineer - Systems and MBSE

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Principal Engineer - Systems and MBSE

Job description

Our client is looking for a Principal Engineer to develop and enact the model based systems engineering activities in the concept phase of a major System of Systems programme.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop and adapt model based systems engineering approach to meet systems engineering, programme and customer needs.
• Development and enactment of model based systems engineering processes, guidance and management plans.
• Execution of systems modelling activities with limited supervision.
• Engaging with customers and stakeholders on specific technical matters.
• Working as part of a technical team in support of project objectives.
• Produce technical documentation in support of work carried out.
• Plans and structures own work under direction of project leadership.
• Delivery and progress reporting to senior technical and project staff.
• Escalates significant problems and issues encountered with senior staff.
• Provide subject matter expertise, consultancy and guidance to Engineering Management on MBSE.
• Supporting and governing other systems and subsystems teams as a Subject Matter Expert on Model Based Systems Engineering.

What we are looking for in you:

• Experience in Systems Engineering in particular for complex systems of systems.
• Experience developing and adapting Model Based Systems Engineering activities to meet programme and customer needs.
• Experience in the application of Model Based Systems Engineering tools, techniques and notations.
• Experience of System Architectural modelling with UML and SysML or similar.
• Awareness of architecture description frameworks (e.g. MODAF).
• Awareness of technical issues relating to MBSE including configuration control and method integration.
• Experience of using of Sparx Enterprise Architect highly desirable.

Additional information:

• Hybrid working: Max 2 consecutive days per fortnight on-site plus ad hoc workshops, supplier / customer meetings etc as required and agreed with reasonable notice.
• Security requirements: SC + ITAR

You will need to obtain a Criminal Record Check and you must currently hold or be eligible and willing to obtain SC. In addition, this role involves direct access to ITAR Material, therefore we can only consider UK Nationals for this position. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.