Senior Systems Engineer - Hybrid - to 50k

A leading engineering company working in the nuclear sector is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects. If you enjoy designing robust solutions, collaborating across teams, and influencing engineering best practice, this role offers challenge, variety, and real impact.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll lead systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle - from requirements capture and architecture development to integration, verification, validation and commissioning. You'll collaborate with mechanical, electrical, C&I and software teams to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions. You'll also help support bids, guide technical decisions, and mentor junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support systems engineering throughout the project lifecycle
Capture and manage system and stakeholder requirements
Develop system architectures and interface definitions
Oversee integration across engineering disciplines
Define and execute V&V strategies
Support safety case input, hazard and risk analysis
Manage supplier technical deliverables
Provide technical reviews and design assurance
Support proposals and cost/schedule estimates
Mentor early-career engineers and contribute to process improvements

You:

Engineering related degree

Experience in a highly regulated industry, ideally nuclear

Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering lifecycle processes and MBSE

Knowledge of Requirement Management Tools (DOORS, SysML, UML)

Experience in verification, validation, and integration

Benefits:

Salary up to 50k doe, flexible and hybrid working
Work on meaningful projects that enhance safety and advance nuclear engineering
Help shape best practice in a growing business
Develop professionally through continual learning and career support

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