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Principal Systems Engineer - Systems Architecture @ Synoptix Limited

Beckspool Road, FrenchayOnsiteFull-time
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Salary: £85,000 - 85,000 per year

Requirements: We are interested in candidates with any of the following skills, although they are not essential to apply:Facilitating good Systems Engineering practicesApplication of Digital Engineering methodologiesSystems Engineering ArchitectureSystems ThinkingRequirements Capture, Management and AnalysisModel Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Systems IntegrationVerification and ValidationSuccessful delivery of SE documentationKnowledge of supporting toolsets such as DOORs, JAMA, JIRA, Enterprise Architect, Cameo Systems Modeller, Rhapsody, MATLAB, and SimulinkExperience across a breadth of Systems Engineering skillsetsThought leadership for the future of Digital Engineering within Systems EngineeringInterest in interacting with MBSE working groups within industryCandidates must be Sole UK Nationals and eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance Responsibilities: Guide the scope and direction of engineering projects at a strategic levelWork alongside Capability Leads to drive the Systems Engineering capability forwardMentor early careers through coaching, guidance, and supportPromote Digital Engineering best practices across the organizationTake ownership of project activity at a strategic levelEngage with external stakeholders at a high level within customer organizationsFeed back into the business through engineering management meetingsDeliver technical expertise across a range of customer projects from air to sub-surfaceSupport Systems Engineering activity across the design lifecycleDevelop proposals and statements of workEngage with customer representatives to identify opportunities and support deliveryAttend internal management strategy meetingsGuide junior engineers in project delivery where needed Technologies: ArchitectSupportJIRAMatlabSecurity More:

We are Synoptix, formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across a range of technical industries. We have grown from a company focused on Systems Thinking principles into an engineering company delivering solutions and services across our three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec, and Technology. We stand out by working across the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to deliver a bespoke, market-leading approach. Our engineering capability is strengthened by commercial, legal, financial, and resource expertise, helping us maintain excellence in our products and services. We offer a discretionary company bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days, flexible hybrid working, continuous professional development, access to Udemy training, an electric car scheme, bike to work scheme, and private health care with AXA. We are a UK-based business and our projects require candidates who are Sole UK Nationals eligible for UK Security Clearance.

last updated 30 week of 2026

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