Senior Systems Engineer Job at Osprey CSL (Bristol)

Senior Systems Engineer

Osprey CSL

Location:
United Kingdom , Bristol

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Senior Systems Engineer role at Sagentia Defence, providing science and technology consultancy expertise to help solve complex challenges faced by mission-critical defence programmes. The role involves working as an independent and agnostic advisor, a trusted customer friend to the MOD, with comprehensive defence experience spanning over 60 years. The defence practice works in partnership with national government bodies, international institutions and global prime contractors on developing and leveraging next-generation technologies, enterprise transformation, feasibility analysis, system engineering, and programme delivery across S&T, Maritime, Air, Land, Joint, and defence digital projects.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the development and refinement of system architectures for defence projects
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system designs meet the unique requirements of the UK MoD
Utilise MBSE methodologies and tools to create models, simulations, and documentation
Identify and consult stakeholders to capture User needs and define requirements, measures of effectiveness, and performance
Capture evidence to support procurement activities
Develop, analyse and manage user and system-level requirements for MOD projects
Conduct thorough requirements analysis and traceability
Develop and manage requirements documentation throughout the project lifecycle
Collaborate closely with UK MoD stakeholders
Present technical information and project updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Work with cross-functional teams to understand the intricacies of systems of systems and their integration
Develop strategies for seamless integration and interoperability
Oversee the integration of various subsystems and components
Develop and execute comprehensive testing plans
Identify and assess potential risks associated with system integration and implementation
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
Ensure all systems adhere to relevant regulatory and compliance standards within the defence industry
Stay informed about emerging technologies relevant to defence systems engineering
Evaluate new technologies for potential integration
Generate comprehensive technical documentation
Provide regular status updates and project reports

Requirements:

Experience of requirements management within the UK MOD (Frontline Commands or Delivery Agents)
Knowledge of the UK acquisition framework (e.g. Business Cases, URD, SRD, CONEMP/CONUSE, ITEAP, etc.)
Comprehension of Defence Lines of Development
Knowledge of operational environments, including understanding the challenges and impacts of geography, climate, media and information, population, urbanisation or cyber
Experience of DOORS/Dimensions RM software to support requirements management
Understanding of modern SE approaches like MBSE
Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK
Candidates will need to undergo an internal BPSS check prior to gaining site access
Candidates will also need to either hold a current SC clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check (SC level) upon starting their employment with the company
To gain SC clearance you will normally need at least 5 years’ UK residency

What we offer:

private medical
company profit share scheme
EAP

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 10, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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