Senior Consultant – Complex Systems Engineering bei Kbr
Kbr · Bristol, Vereinigtes Königreich · Onsite
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Senior Consultant – Complex Systems EngineeringLocation: Bristol, Burton-on-Trent, Glasgow, or Leatherhead
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 (depending on experience)
Closing Date:15th November 2025– we encourage early applications
Shape the Future of High-Integrity Systems
At Frazer-Nash Consultancy, we are working at the forefront of safety-critical, secure, and high-integrity systems. From advanced aerospace projects to national defence programmes, we help clients navigate complexity, assure safety, and deliver high-quality results.
We’re looking for a Senior Complex Systems Engineer to join our Digital Systems Assurance team. If you're motivated by solving challenging problems and contributing to major programmes, this is your chance to refine your skills.
Why This Role?
Work across some of the UK’s most complex and innovative systems
Collaborate with MOD, OEMs, Primes, and regulators
Shape both in-service and next-gen technology – from autonomous air systems to complex avionics upgrades
Have a voice at the table in both technical direction and strategic decisions
You’ll enjoy the variety and pace of consultancy life – where your skills help clients solve real-world challenges with systems that must work first time, every time.
What You’ll Do
Manage the development and assurance of high-integrity, safety-critical systems
Provide systems engineering leadership across complex projects
Guide clients through regulatory requirements (e.g. ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254)
Support design and assurance strategies using MBSE and architecture modelling tools
Engage with senior stakeholders to define and deliver impactful solutions
Contribute to business development and proposal leadership
Play a key role in national programmes (e.g. INVICTUS) and advanced autonomous technologies
We're looking for someone with:
Experience in developing, assuring, or certifying safety-critical systems (preferably aerospace, defence, or high-integrity domains)
Knowledge of key standards: ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, DO-326A, IEC 61508, or MOD DEF STANs (00-055, 00-056)
Proficient systems thinking, with tools like Cameo, Sparx EA, SysML/UML, MBSE
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A strategic mindset – with the ability to shape programme-level engineering outcomes
It is beneficial if you have:
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (or working towards it)
Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Experience navigating MOD acquisition frameworks or supporting OEMs/Primes
We value our people and support them to thrive. You'll enjoy:
Flexible Working: We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.
Generous Holiday Entitlement: 25 days (plus bank holidays), with a holiday purchase scheme.
Company Pension Scheme
Targeted Professional Development
Life Assurance
Private Healthcare Membership
Performance-Linked Bonus Scheme
Paid Membership Fees to a Professional Institution
Support in Attaining Professional Membership
Cycle to Work Scheme
Share Purchase Scheme
Season Rail Ticket Loan
A Note on Security Clearance
Due to the nature of our work, candidates who meet UK National Security Vetting criteria will be required.
