Digital Engineering - Systems Capability Lead

Digital Engineering - Systems Capability Lead
Location: Stevenage (Hybrid: 2–3 days on-site per week)
Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE
Clearance Requirement: Must be SC clearable

Are you a forward-thinking Systems Engineer with a passion for MBSE and Digital Transformation? This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of Model-Based Engineering across some of the UK’s most advanced engineering programmes.
We're seeking a Systems Capability Lead to drive the adoption of End-to-End Model-Based Engineering (E2E MBE) and lead innovation across Systems Engineering, AI integration, and digital toolchains. You’ll be joining a specialist function focused on transforming engineering delivery through Digital Engineering and MBSE best practice—from coaching and training to the hands-on deployment of cutting-edge methodologies.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the development and deployment of MBSE and MBE frameworks into live projects.
• Championing digital engineering innovations, including:
  • Integration of AI into engineering toolsets
  • Cross-domain modelling with mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines
  • Engineering data modelling and analytics
• Delivering consultancy, training, and support across national and international project teams.
• Documenting best practices to shape guidance and governance for Digital Engineering across the business.
• Staying ahead of industry trends and evolving digital capabilities.

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in Systems Engineering with significant MBSE experience.
• Proven leadership in digital transformation initiatives, ideally within complex engineering environments.
• Exposure to or a desire to develop expertise in:
  • AI tool integration
  • Digital thread and digital twin approaches
  • Cross-discipline modelling
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and engage diverse engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant STEM discipline.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 DOE
• Bonus potential up to 21.25%
• Up to 14% combined pension contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies
• Fantastic on-site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking
• A collaborative, forward-thinking environment where innovation is encouraged

Keywords:
Model-Based Systems Engineering, MBSE, Model-Based Engineering, MBE, Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Engineering Transformation, AI Integration, Digital Thread, Systems Capability Lead, Defence Engineering, E2E MBE, Digital Twin, Engineering Data Analytics, Stevenage Jobs, Hybrid Engineering Jobs, UK Security Clearance Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria may also be required to undergo security clearance vetting to SC level.

This is a permanent position.