Lead Systems Engineer -MBSE

Location

Reading, Berkshire

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Contract

Lead Systems Engineer - MBSE

Location: Reading

Contract: 6 months
Pay:Up to£100p/h (Inside IR35)

Please note that, due to the nature of the work, you must already hold a high level of UK security clearance.

Overview: The MBSE Digital Engineering Expert is responsible for supporting the definition and development of Digital Engineering solutions enabling the adoption of Model-Based Systems Engineering across complex aerospace and defence programmes. The role combines strong MBSE and Systems Engineering knowledge with an understanding of digital tools, processes and data integration, translating engineering needs into effective digital solutions, workflows and toolchains.

Responsibilities:

• Capture and analyse MBSE and Systems Engineering user needs and translate them into digital solutions.
• Define and support MBSE processes, workflows and modelling approaches within the Digital Engineering environment.
• Design and evaluate MBSE toolchain solutions, including Cameo and/or IBM Rhapsody.
• Define integration and traceability between models, requirements and other engineering data.
• Support the definition of the Digital Thread, data and information flows across engineering disciplines.
• Develop and support proofs-of-concept, pilots and demonstrations of MBSE digital capabilities.
• Work with engineering stakeholders to validate solutions and support their adoption.
• Contribute to the definition of standards, guidelines, and governance for MBSE digital solutions

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, MBSE or Digital Engineering.
• Experience working with complex engineering programmes
• Strong knowledge of MBSE, Systems Engineering and SysML
• Understanding of requirements, architecture, modelling and traceability

Desirable Experience

• Experience within Aerospace, Defence, Automotive or other regulated industries.
• INCOSE or equivalent Systems Engineering / MBSE qualification
• Experience with DOORS Next / DOORS Classic and/or PLM
• Knowledge of OSLC, ReqIF and tool integration

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Apply Job reference 131033_1792423058 Date posted 19 October 2026 Sector Defence, Aerospace and Security

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