Systems Engineering Consultant

Systems Engineering Consultant

Full-Time 50000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
KBR, Inc

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Consult on systems engineering challenges and develop innovative solutions for major defence projects.
  • Company: Join Frazer-Nash, a leading tech company with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and generous holiday allowance.
  • Other info: Dynamic work culture with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in defence while working with cutting-edge technologies and talented teams.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or related field; experience in Systems Engineering is a plus.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.

  • Title: Systems Engineering Consultant
  • Salary range: £50,000 to £60,000 per annum

Location: Bristol, Leatherhead, Glasgow, Manchester, Burton is preferable but would consider any office location for the right candidate.

Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home.

We encourage early applications, as vacancies may close once we receive sufficient applications.

In support of our continued growth and uphold our reputation for trusted delivery to BAE Systems - one of our largest and strategic clients - we are seekinga Systems Engineer – Consultantwithin the BAE Systems Delivery Portfolio to support the Client Director in the timely delivery of projects and programmes within the BAE Systems Portfolio Frazer-Nash Consultancy works with BAE Systems in Land, Marine and Air supporting Submarines and Fast Jet programmes.

Our engagements have taken many forms including systems engineering transformation, MBSE, specialist engineering support and digital engineering transformation.

There are a growing number of opportunities in all areas of our Key Account with BAE Systems, bringing opportunities to work on some of the largest and exciting defence contracts.

Our aim is to place Frazer-Nash Consultancy as the partner of choice for these opportunities.

As a result, we are a growing team and currently have 70 staff supporting delivery across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver consultancy on systems engineering challenges, digital modelling, and solution architecture.
  • Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements, define problems, and shape solutions that align with business and operational objectives.
  • Develop and maintain close client relationships, ensuring long‑term collaboration and strategic advisory support
  • Support bids and proposals by providing technically credible, commercially viable solutions.
  • Support systems lifecycle management, overseeing key processes such as requirements engineering, verification & validation, and system integration.
  • Facilitate workshops and technical discussions, ensuring alignment between engineering teams and business objectives.
  • Required Skills & Experience
  • A Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related discipline;
  • Relevant experience in a Systems Engineering related role;
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering in Cameo, Enterprise Architect or Rhapsody;
  • Understanding of engineering processes and lifecycles (ISO 15288 etc.)
  • Experience with Systems Engineering established Requirements Management toolsets (IBM DOORS, DOORS Next etc.), Cameo, Enterprise Architect Rhapsody, etc.);
  • Complex problem‑solving skills;
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills;

Desirable Experience

  • Awareness of emerging technologies and innovation strategies within systems engineering, particularly the use of Artificial Intelligence.
  • Experience working as a consultantand managing projects.
  • Experience working in Defence.

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer‑Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening and can satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with yearly reviews
  • 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
  • A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.
  • Happy to talk flexible working
  • Enhanced parental benefits
  • Company pension scheme
  • Targeted professional development
  • Life assurance
  • Private healthcare membership
  • Bonus scheme linked into company performance
  • Paid membership fees to a professional institution
  • Support in attaining professional membership
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Season rail ticket loan
  • And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements
  • About Frazer‑Nash

Frazer‑Nash is a leading systems, engineering and technology company.

We help organisations deliver innovative engineering and technology solutions to make lives safe, secure, sustainable, and affordable.

With over 1000 employees, we work from a network of nine UK and four Australian locations.

Our people apply their expertise to develop, enhance and protect our clients' critical assets, systems and processes.

We use our skills and talents to ensure a sustainable future for society.

Our work helps deliver a safe and secure world, where natural resources are conserved, and clean energy is available to all.

And we focus on actions to reduce climate change; supporting rapid and far‑reaching transformations in the delivery of energy, security, industry, and transport.

At the heart of our business are a set of self‑defined core values.

These are part of our DNA and we’re committed to upholding them – internally as part of our Frazer‑Nash family; in the way we work with our customers; and when we engage with the wider world.

We care At Frazer‑Nash, we care about each other; always looking to collaborate and see things from the other person’s point of view We offer mutual support, learn from one another, and work as a team to deliver the best results Everyone has a voice, and we all make the time to listen We will work with openness and collaborate effectively – thinking about our clients and our people, and responding to their needs We care about the difference we make to the wider world.

We are trusted Effective collaboration is founded upon trust.

We earn the trust of our customers and colleagues by delivering on the commitments we have made to them.

We deliver value and success to our customers and to our business.

We continually strive to be the best at what we do.

We want to do things that matter We seek out interesting and satisfying work that helps makes a difference in society We use our expertise to provide trusted, impartial professional advice to our clients By making a difference to today, we benefit the world of tomorrow – so we can all go home each day knowing that we’ve done something that really mattered.

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Systems Engineering Consultant employer: KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc. is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer extensive growth opportunities in a hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance professional aspirations with personal life. Join us to lead impactful engineering programmes in a supportive atmosphere that values your expertise and contributions.

KBR, Inc

Contact Details:

KBR, Inc Recruitment Team

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