Lead System Engineer (MBSE)

Job Description Lead System Engineer (MBSE) Reading HQ - 2-3 days a week onsite Active SC clearance mandatory; DV preferred Up to £99 p/h Inside IR35 We are seeking an Security cleared MBSE System Engineer to support the adoption and development of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) solutions across complex aerospace and defence programmes. You will combine strong Systems Engineering and MBSE expertise with knowledge of digital engineering tools, processes and data integration to develop effective modelling workflows, integrated toolchains and traceability solutions across the engineering life cycle. Key Responsibilities Capture MBSE and Systems Engineering requirements and translate them into digital solutions. Define and support MBSE processes, workflows and modelling approaches. Design and evaluate MBSE toolchain solutions using Cameo and/or IBM Rhapsody. Establish integration and traceability between engineering models, requirements and other engineering data. Support Digital Thread capabilities and information flows across engineering disciplines. Develop and support proofs of concept, pilots and demonstrations of MBSE digital solutions. Collaborate with engineering stakeholders to validate solutions and support their adoption. Contribute to standards, guidelines and governance for MBSE digital engineering. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience in Systems Engineering, MBSE or Digital Engineering. Strong knowledge of MBSE, Systems Engineering and SysML. Practical experience with Cameo and/or IBM Rhapsody. Ability to translate engineering requirements into digital solutions and workflows. Understanding of requirements management, architecture, modelling and traceability. Experience working on complex engineering programmes. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Demonstrable experience within MOD, Defence Digital or UK aerospace and defence environments. Knowledge of OSLC, ReqIF and engineering tool integration. Experience with DOORS Next, DOORS Classic and/or PLM systems. Experience with Digital Thread and federated engineering environments. Experience in aerospace, defence, automotive or other regulated industries. INCOSE or equivalent Systems Engineering/MBSE qualifications This is an excellent opportunity to help shape and deliver digital engineering capabilities across complex, sensitive aerospace and defence programmes.