System Engineering Consultant

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment
London
10 months ago
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System Engineering Consultant


  • Permanent Opportunity
  • Based in either Bristol or London
  • May be occasional travel to client sites
  • Competitive Salary
  • Bonus + Travel allowance


*Please note this role requires Security Clearance


Job Description

The client is seeking highly skilled Systems Engineering Consultants with diverse experience across various sectors, including Defence and Security, Public Services, Transport, Energy and Utilities, among others.


Some of the Daily tasks will involve the below:

  • Optimisation of mixed technical-digital systems and Operational Technology across large scale platforms in Defence
  • Use of MBSE to articulate architecture and design
  • Implementation of organisational design methodologies to create new ways of working for our clients
  • Design of systems-based frameworks and governance models to improve capability procurement and management
  • Development of cutting-edge transport solutions which are shaped by the requirements of modern societies
  • Implementation of AI and machine learning to transform data analysis and engineering delivery.


Required Skills

  • The ideal candidate will have extensive experience applying Systems Engineering principles and a Systems Thinking approach to solve complex, impactful challenges for clients.
  • You will demonstrate strong analytical skills while also utilizing creative and abstract thinking to develop innovative solutions.
  • As a client-facing role, you will be responsible for engaging with clients, delivering presentations, and effectively communicating both verbally and in writing, offering clear insights and recommendations.
  • Proven experience working across an engineering enterprise at different phases of the systems engineering lifecycle is essential.

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