Lead Systems Engineer

Lead Systems Engineer - Advanced Product Development

• Salary: -63,000 + comprehensive benefits package

• Location: Bristol area (Hybrid working - split your time between home and our advanced engineering site)

• Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Bring clarity to ambiguity and architect the future of high-tech machinery.

We are a global leader in high-precision engineering solutions, and we are looking for a visionary Lead Systems Engineer to spearhead the deployment of best-practice systems engineering.

Reporting directly to the Systems Engineering Manager, your mission will span the entire product lifecycle-from initial concept definition all the way to customer commissioning and real-world field trials. If you are a collaborative leader who excels at translating complex product visions into robust, scalable realities, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What You Will Do

• Architect & Define: Translate high-level product visions into clear, concise requirements using systems engineering processes, including Use Cases, Context Diagrams, and System Architectures.

• Model-Based Design (MBSE): Utilize MBSE methods to develop functional, logical, and behavioral architectures to deeply understand system operations and workflows.

• Collaborate & Influence: Work closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to clarify technical work packages, manage critical trade-off studies, and swiftly resolve complex engineering bottlenecks.

• Lead & Mentor: Guide, coach, and inspire a growing core team of Systems Engineers at various stages of their careers, helping them develop into future engineering leaders.

• Evangelize Best Practices: Drive the evolution and integration of Systems Engineering processes across the wider organization, educating cross-functional teams on technical problem-solving.

What You Bring to the Team

We value diverse perspectives and encourage you to apply even if you don''t tick every single box below!

• Education & Credentials: A Bachelor''s degree in Systems Engineering (or equivalent) is essential (Master''s preferred). Achievement of, or progress toward, Chartered Engineer status or an ASEP qualification is highly desirable.

• Proven Expertise: 5+ years of practical, hands-on experience applying best-practice Systems Engineering within a relatable, high-precision engineering industry.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Experience navigating regulated, compliance-driven environments (such as semiconductor equipment, aerospace, automotive, or medical devices), with a strong grasp of product safety and standards.

• Leadership & Influence: Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, with a proven ability to take ownership of complex situations and align cross-functional teams without direct authority.

• Mindset: A high-integrity, results-driven professional who sets the standard for accountability and delivers on tight milestones.

What We Offer in Return

Our culture is built on trust, accountability, and the belief that groundbreaking innovation is powered by people.

• Career Evolution: Access to lifelong learning, continuous professional development, and clear paths to senior leadership.

• Flexibility: A genuine hybrid working model that balances remote productivity with collaborative on-site teamwork.

• Well-being & Rewards: A competitive salary of -63,000, robust health and wellness perks, and an excellent corporate benefits scheme.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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