Senior System Engineer
Summary: The Senior Systems Engineer – MBSE Specialist role is a 12-month contract based in the Reading/Aldermaston area, focusing on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) within a defence environment. The position requires expertise in maintaining engineering models, optimizing tool integration, and developing data visualizations for decision-making. The role offers a competitive daily rate and flexible working arrangements. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a proven track record in verification and validation strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Champion and support core MBSE practices including requirements management, interface definition, trade studies, and interdisciplinary integration.
- Maintain consistency, integrity, and usability of complex architecture models across a diverse user base.
- Optimise model deployment, ensure seamless integration with other internal systems, and maintain the underlying SQL database infrastructure.
- Translate complex engineering data into clear, accessible visualisations and performance metrics for senior business leaders and subject matter experts.
- Develop and execute verification strategies to ensure absolute accuracy, traceability, and reliability of all engineering data.
Key Skills:
- Deep, practical experience managing and maintaining complex engineering models.
- Strong skills in data analysis, reporting, and a solid working proficiency in SQL/database management.
- Proven track record implementing robust verification and validation strategies within complex engineering environments.
- Exceptional communication and engagement skills, with the confidence to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and executive leadership.
Salary (Rate): £465 daily
City: Reading
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Senior Systems Engineer – MBSE Specialist (12-Month Contract)
Location: Reading / Aldermaston area (Full-time onsite)
Duration: 12-Month Contract (August 2026 – August 2027)
Rate: £465 per day
Flexibility: 4-day week or 9-day fortnight available
Sector: Defence / High-Tech Engineering
The Opportunity
Are you a Senior Systems Engineer who specializes in driving Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices? Looking for a high-impact contract that offers a premium rate alongside fantastic work-life flexibility? We are seeking an experienced MBSE Specialist to support and enhance engineering models within a highly sophisticated, mission-critical defence environment. This role is pivotal in maintaining model integrity, optimizing tool integration, and developing clear data visualisations to enable robust, executive-level decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- MBSE Frameworks: Champion and support core MBSE practices including requirements management, interface definition, trade studies, and interdisciplinary integration.
- Model Integrity: Maintain consistency, integrity, and usability of complex architecture models across a diverse user base.
- Data & Tool Integration: Optimise model deployment, ensure seamless integration with other internal systems, and maintain the underlying SQL database infrastructure.
- Visualisation & Reporting: Translate complex engineering data into clear, accessible visualisations and performance metrics for senior business leaders and subject matter experts.
- Verification & Validation: Develop and execute verification strategies to ensure absolute accuracy, traceability, and reliability of all engineering data.
What We Are Looking For
- MBSE Expertise: Deep, practical experience managing and maintaining complex engineering models.
- Data Proficiency: Strong skills in data analysis, reporting, and a solid working proficiency in SQL / database management.
- V&V Experience: Proven track record implementing robust verification and validation strategies within complex engineering environments.
- Stakeholder Impact: Exceptional communication and engagement skills, with the confidence to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and executive leadership.
Why Apply?
Beyond the competitive £465 day rate, this position genuinely respects your personal time by offering structured compressed hours—choose between a 4-day working week or a 9-day fortnight. You will be working on a highly secure, advanced engineering programme where your expertise directly impacts national-scale infrastructure.
How to Apply
If you have the technical depth and are ready to add a prestigious contract to your portfolio, let's talk. Apply with an up-to-date CV for a completely confidential discussion!
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