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# Staff System Engineer

- **Company:** Solutions Driven
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Subsystems, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2859578933-staff-system-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Systems Engineering
 * 5+ years of Systems Engineering experience, with a genuine track record in electronic product development (analogue, digital, or software)
 * Proficiency in MBSE methodologies and tools (e.g. SysML)
 * Comfortable working at a hands-on, sub-system/component level (e.g. electronics cabinets, PCB-level assemblies) as well as system architecture level
 * UK nationality, or eligibility for UK national security vetting/clearance, * Direct experience with UK MOD customers or programmes
 * Experience in electronic warfare, communications, or sensor systems
 * Any experience supporting bids, proposals, or early-stage customer/business development conversations
 * Based in or willing to relocate to Central Scotland, this role suits someone who is as comfortable in a customer meeting as they are in a design review - someone who can translate technical depth into commercial trust.

## Description

As Staff Systems Engineer, you'll be the primary technical interface between our client and their UK MOD customers. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role (with dotted-line project team leadership) rather than a formal people-management position; you'll be expected to operate with significant autonomy, own technical decision-making for your projects, and act as a trusted technical voice both internally and externally., * Develop and maintain high-level system architectures, requirements, and MBSE models

 * Lead design trade studies and performance modelling for complex electronic systems
 * Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers - building trust and credibility through deep technical competence and clear communication
 * Partner with Business Development colleagues in early-stage customer conversations, helping shape and win new opportunities before contracts are even signed
 * Lead cross-functional technical teams from concept through to delivery
 * Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain partners to ensure smooth transition from design to production


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