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# System Engineer - Architect (MBSE)

- **Company:** Quest Global
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Jama (Software), MagicDraw, Information Technology, Polarion
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/system-engineer-architect-mbse/46456749

## About the Role

design analysis to support architecture decisions. · Evaluate technical risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure architecture compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. Work Experience Required Qualifications · Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. · Typically senior level of engineering experience with significant systems engineering exposure. · Experience applying MBSE methodologies in complex programs. · Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes. · Knowledge of requirements management and configuration management. Required Technical Skills · SysML modeling. o MBSE tools such as: Cameo Systems Modeler / MagicDraw | Enterprise Architect |Capella · Requirements management tools (DOORS, DOORS Next, Jama, Polarion). · Architecture frameworks and systems engineering standards. · Interface management and requirements traceability. ·
Verification and validation planning and execution. Key Interpersonal Competencies and Soft Skills § Good Communication & Interpersonal skills§ Customer Focus§ Organizational Agility§ Problem solving ability (e.g. 8D)§ Proactive§ Ability to build and develop Customer & Supplier relationships§ Logical Thinking§ Effective Time management§ Result drivenJob SummaryJob number: P-122245Date posted : 2026-08-28Profession: OtherEmployment type: Full-TimeExperience: Required Qualifications · Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. · Typically senior level of engineering experience with significant systems engineering exposure. · Experience applying MBSE methodologies in complex programs. · Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes. · Knowledge of requirements management and configuration management. Required Technical Skills · SysML modeling.
o MBSE tools such as: Cameo Systems Modeler / MagicDraw | Enterprise Architect |Capella · Requirements management tools (DOORS, DOORS Next, Jama, Polarion). · Architecture frameworks and systems engineering standards. · Interface management and requirements traceability. · Verification and validation planning and execution. Key Interpersonal Competencies and Soft Skills § Good Communication & Interpersonal skills§ Customer Focus§ Organizational Agility§ Problem solving ability (e.g. 8D)§ Proactive§ Ability to build and develop Customer & Supplier relationships§ Logical Thinking§ Effective Time management§ Result driven

## Description

multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex systems that meet customer, regulatory, and business requirements.Key Responsibilities· Lead systems engineering activities from concept through verification and validation. · Develop and maintain system requirements, functional architectures, and physical architectures.· Perform requirements analysis, decomposition, allocation, and traceability. · Conduct system integration, verification, validation, and acceptance activities. · Support technical reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and PRR. · Develop and maintain MBSE models using SysML and industry-standard modeling tools. · Create behavior, structure, requirements, parametric, and interface models. · Establish model governance, standards, and best practices. · Maintain digital thread and digital continuity across engineering disciplines. · Support model-based verification and validation activities. · Define system architecture and interface specifications. · Perform trade studies and


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