Lead Systems Engineer - SC Cleared

MBSE Digital Engineering Expert - Systems Engineering

Location: Reading (minimum 50% onsite)
Rate: £90-£98 per hour, Inside IR35
Contract: 6-month rolling contract
Working Pattern: 2-3 days onsite per week
Security Clearance: Active SC clearance essential; DV clearance preferred

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced MBSE Digital Engineering Expert to support the development and adoption of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) solutions across complex aerospace and defence programmes.

This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in Systems Engineering, MBSE and digital toolchains to help shape engineering processes, integrate models and requirements, and enable a connected Digital Engineering environment.

Working closely with engineering stakeholders, you will translate technical requirements and user needs into effective digital solutions, supporting the development of integrated workflows, toolchains and Digital Thread capabilities across sensitive MOD and aerospace programmes.

Please note: Active UK SC clearance is mandatory. DV clearance is desirable. Candidates must be able to work onsite in Reading for at least 50% of the working week.

Key Responsibilities

Capture and analyse MBSE and Systems Engineering user needs, translating them into practical digital solutions.

Define and support MBSE processes, modelling approaches and workflows within the Digital Engineering environment.

Design, assess and support MBSE toolchain solutions using Cameo and/or IBM Rhapsody.

Establish integration and traceability between system models, requirements and wider engineering data.

Support the development of Digital Thread capabilities and information flows across engineering disciplines.

Develop and deliver proofs of concept, pilot solutions and demonstrations of digital engineering capabilities.

Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to validate solutions and encourage adoption.

Contribute to MBSE standards, governance frameworks and best-practice guidelines.

Essential Skills and Experience

8+ years' experience in Systems Engineering, MBSE or Digital Engineering.

Strong understanding of MBSE, Systems Engineering and SysML.

Hands-on experience with Cameo and/or IBM Rhapsody.

Experience translating engineering requirements and user needs into digital solutions, processes and workflows.

Strong understanding of systems architecture, requirements management, modelling and traceability.

Experience supporting complex engineering programmes.

Demonstrable experience in aerospace, defence or MOD environments.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Active UK SC security clearance.

Desirable Experience

Current DV security clearance.

Experience with OSLC, ReqIF and engineering tool integration.

Familiarity with IBM DOORS Next, DOORS Classic and/or PLM platforms.

Experience with Digital Thread concepts and federated engineering environments.

Experience in other regulated sectors, including automotive.

INCOSE or equivalent Systems Engineering / MBSE certification.

English proficiency at C1 level or above.

Qualifications

A bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline is preferred.

Why Apply?

Competitive contract rate of £90-£98 per hour, Inside IR35.

Initial six-month contract with a rolling extension arrangement.

Work on complex, sensitive aerospace and defence engineering programmes.

Apply your expertise to the evolution of MBSE and Digital Engineering capabilities.

Interested? If you have strong MBSE expertise, hands-on experience with Cameo or IBM Rhapsody, and active SC clearance, please get in touch to discuss the role
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed