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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Mott MacDonald - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Network Interface Controllers, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Subsystems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration - **Published:** August 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/10174889/systems-engineer/ ## About the Role * Understanding of systems engineering techniques applied across the entire engineering lifecycle, with demonstrable experience in a portion of the lifecycle * Good stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly * Knowledge of requirements development, preferably for infrastructure projects * Knowledge, and preferably experience, in applying a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach, including system architecture development against an Architectural Framework * Knowledge of System Integration, Test, Evaluation and Acceptance strategies * Some experience in use of typical systems engineering toolsets, e.g. for requirement management (DOORS, or similar) and architecture definition (Sparx EA, or similar) * Good written communication skills with a methodical, detail-focused approach * Preferably experience in infrastructure projects and ideally the nuclear sector. However, experience in developing complex systems in any highly regulated, multi-disciplinary engineering industry is valued * Degree level qualification, or equivalent, in a technical discipline * Willing to work towards professional registration as an engineer ## Description Our Nuclear; Defence and Civil division is looking for a Systems Engineer. This role involves working closely with designers, other systems engineers. You will support stakeholder workshops, develop system architectures, and will be expected to meet deadlines set for key systems engineering deliverables, including: * System Requirements Specification * System Architecture Description * System/ Subsystem Design Descriptions * Interface Control Documents Our team provides a range of key services, including: * Requirements Management * System Architecture Development and Modelling * Technical Interface Management and System Integration * Design Assurance, Verification, and Validation Management * Configuration Management Key responsibilities and duties include: * Support capture and translation of stakeholder vision and definition of the scope and boundary of the system, along with its Concept of Operations * Develop system requirements throughout the system lifecycle, using an appropriate requirements management tool * Support development of required system architectural views (functional and physical), including, but not limited to Functional, System and Spatial Breakdown Structures * As directed, apply appropriate scenario modelling and role modelling techniques to contribute to capability assurance evidence * Work with designers to capture and mature internal and external system technical interfaces * Support identification and management of technical assumptions, dependencies and constraints * Develop systems engineering artefacts, as necessary, to support technical reviews and client deliverables * Generate objective Verification & Validation evidence * Support configuration management of the system design baseline and contribute to impact assessments of technical change * Contribute to stakeholder workshops and provide data to inform reporting metrics * Communicate complex technical content clearly to peers and collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary engineering teams * Contribute to generation of high quality technical reports, presentations and project artefacts as required by company processes and project delivery, At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. AI Usage At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Financial wellbeing * We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. * Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. * Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. * Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. * As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Employee Ownership * Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success. * Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. * As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution. * Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future. * For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one. Health and wellbeing * Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. * Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. * Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. * A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. * Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)