Principal Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) in England

Element is looking for a Principal Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to join our Team. The MBSE will work on a range of projects across several different industries (aero, defence, energy and others) and to support the growth of our in-house capability. This position will involve plenty of hands-on work coupled with the coaching and development of more junior team members. This position is based at our Derby office. The candidate needs to be based out of the Derby office, and in the short term (rest of 2025) may be deployed for a few days each week to a client site.

Element Digital Engineering is a leading provider of specialist engineering simulation, design, and consultancy support to clients across many industries – including Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Built Environment and Chemical Process – in the UK and internationally. As a part of our team, you will play a central role in providing our clients with design support and verification services, operational troubleshooting, and technical safety assessments.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and support of Systems Engineering activities on a range of projects, including:

• Requirements definition and management at system, sub-system, and equipment levels.
• Development and improvement of requirement specifications with cross-functional teams.
• Leadership and support of the development of system architectures, concepts and solutions with the application of a range of tools and techniques, with a specific focus on the use of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Where required, the development of system and sub-system specifications and the identification of solutions to meet requirements.
• Supporting and leading the development of project proposals, and then leading and executing projects to meet client needs.
• Collaboration with and reporting to Customer representatives; and the tailoring and application of engineering initiatives, best practices, and quality processes; and contributing to Continuous Improvement.
• Management and resolution of problems/queries that arise from development and qualification activity.

Skills / Qualifications

• A Bachelors or Masters degree, or PhD, or in a relevant engineering, science or applied mathematics discipline.
• A good understanding of, and extensive experience in, the application of Systems Engineering principles and practices (e.g. requirements management, functional analysis, concept generation, system design).
• Hands-on experience across the system design lifecycle, preferably within aerospace.
• Experience in systems integration (mechanical/electrical/software) would be beneficial.
• Good knowledge and experience of Aerospace certification standards (e.g. FAA, EASA, Parts 25 and 33) and processes (e.g. ARP 4754).
• Experience in the application of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches and tools would be an advantage.
• Experience in the use of requirements management tools such as Jama Connect, IBM DOORS or similar.
• Have excellent project management and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ideally be a Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) or actively working towards chartership status.
• Enjoy client and colleague interaction, takes responsibility for delivery, and wants the opportunity to work within a growing and dynamic engineering team.