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Principal Systems Engineer
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 65,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol, City of Bristol
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Principal Consultant – Systems & Supportability Engineering
Location: Bristol (Flexible working options available)
Security Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance (minimum 5 years’ UK residency required)
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience: 10 years
The Opportunity
Copello is partnering with a trusted Copello Partner supporting major, highly regulated Government and Defence programmes. They are seeking a Principal Consultant to lead and grow their Systems & Supportability Engineering (S&SE) team.
This role offers the opportunity to shape strategy, guide capability development, and deliver multi-disciplinary systems engineering support to some of the most complex Government programmes.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage the S&SE team, developing capability across Systems Engineering, MBSE, and Integrated Logistics Support.
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Set and implement strategy in collaboration with other departments to align with organisational goals.
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Deliver technical excellence across requirements management, architecture design, testing, and acceptance throughout the Systems Engineering lifecycle.
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Provide technical assurance and guidance to ensure project quality and alignment with customer expectations.
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Support business growth by contributing to bids, proposals, and client engagement.
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Mentor and develop team members, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
Skills & Experience
We’re looking for someone who has:
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Strong background in Systems Engineering within Defence or consultancy environments.
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Proven experience in Requirements Engineering, MBSE, Integrated Logistics Support, and Engineering Governance.
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Knowledge of UK MOD processes and the acquisition framework (e.g., URD, SRD, CONEMP/CONUSE, ITEAP, Business Cases).
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Experience with DOORS or Dimensions RM for requirements management.
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Understanding of complex System-of-Systems integration and performance management.
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Ability to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure technical assurance across projects.
Desirable:
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Degree in Engineering, Systems, or related discipline.
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Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional qualification.
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Experience in MOD or defence-related projects.
Requirements
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British or dual nationality
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Eligible for or already holding SC Security Clearance.
Benefits
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Flexible working arrangements
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Opportunities for professional development, training, and conferences
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