Senior Consultant – Complex Systems Engineering

Overview

Lead development and assurance of safety‑critical high‑integrity systems for aerospace/defence.

Key Responsibilities

• stakeholder engagement
• regulatory guidance
• mbse modelling
• safety‑critical
• systems engineering
• autonomous tech

Tasks

-Engage with senior stakeholders to define and deliver impactful solutions -Contribute to business development and proposal leadership -Guide clients through regulatory requirements (e.g. ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254) -Support design and assurance strategies using MBSE and architecture modelling tools -Manage the development and assurance of high-integrity, safety-critical systems -Provide systems engineering leadership across complex projects -Play a key role in national programmes (e.g. INVICTUS) and advanced autonomous technologies

Requirements

• chartered engineer
• degree
• cameo
• sysml
• do-178c
• communication

What You Bring

-Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills -A strategic mindset – with the ability to shape programme-level engineering outcomes -Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (or working towards it) -Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline -Experience in developing, assuring, or certifying safety-critical systems (preferably aerospace, defence, or high-integrity domains) -Proficient systems thinking, with tools like Cameo, Sparx EA, SysML/UML, MBSE -Knowledge of key standards: ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, DO-326A, IEC 61508, or MOD DEF STANs (00-055, 00-056) -Experience navigating MOD acquisition frameworks or supporting OEMs/Primes

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Benefits

-Life Assurance -Private Healthcare Membership -Generous Holiday Entitlement: 25 days (plus bank holidays), with a holiday purchase scheme. -Targeted Professional Development -Performance-Linked Bonus Scheme -Season Rail Ticket Loan -Share Purchase Scheme -Paid Membership Fees to a Professional Institution -Cycle to Work Scheme -Company Pension Scheme -Flexible Working: We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

About Frazer-Nash Consultancy

-The company supports clients across multiple sectors with cutting-edge, technology-driven solutions. -Known for tackling complex projects, Frazer-Nash’s expertise spans from energy to infrastructure. -With decades of experience, they have led high-profile projects, often delivering critical solutions in challenging environments. -Their consultants are at the forefront of innovation, focusing on both technical excellence and impactful outcomes. -Their approach is hands-on, ensuring clients receive tailored, actionable insights that drive efficiency and sustainability. -Specialists in nuclear energy, transport systems, and utilities, they help shape industries of the future. -Frazer-Nash Consultancy is a trusted partner to organizations seeking engineering expertise and pioneering solutions.

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Security Clearance

-uk national security vetting required.