MBSE - Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer – Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Derby 12-Month Contract £35 per hour Outside IR35 On-Site We are currently recruiting for an experienced Systems Engineer with a strong background in Model-Based…

Outside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £30 – £35/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 21 August 2026

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Systems Engineer – Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Derby
12-Month Contract
£35 per hour
Outside IR35
On-Site

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Systems Engineer with a strong background in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to join a major engineering programme based in Derby.

This is a 12-month contract opportunity working across complex engineering systems, supporting requirements, system architecture, modelling, integration, verification and validation activities.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead systems engineering activities across the full engineering lifecycle

* Develop and maintain system requirements and architectures

* Carry out requirements analysis, decomposition, allocation and traceability

* Develop MBSE models using SysML

* Create functional, physical, behavioural and interface models

* Define system architectures and interface specifications

* Support system integration, verification and validation activities

* Maintain requirements traceability and digital continuity

* Carry out trade studies and technical analysis

* Support engineering reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR and PRR

* Identify technical risks and support mitigation activities

* Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams

Experience Required:

* Strong Systems Engineering experience within complex engineering programmes

* Previous experience applying MBSE methodologies

* Good working knowledge of SysML

* Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler / MagicDraw, Enterprise Architect or Capella

* Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, DOORS Next, Jama or Polarion

* Strong understanding of requirements management and traceability

* Knowledge of system architecture and interface management

* Experience with verification and validation planning

* Understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes

* Degree in Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is desirable

Previous experience within aerospace, defence or another highly regulated engineering environment would be advantageous.

Contract: 12 months
Rate: £35 per hour
IR35: Outside IR35
Location: Derby – On-Site

If you are an experienced Systems Engineer with MBSE and SysML experience and are interested in a long-term contract opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV

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