Lead Systems Engineer
Location: Clevedon, North Somerset (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £63,000
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent


About the Role

We’re looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to join a cutting-edge engineering environment working on advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

This is a key technical leadership role where you’ll be responsible for applying Systems Engineering principles across the full product lifecycle from concept design through to customer commissioning and field trials. You’ll help shape system architecture, clarify complex requirements, and ensure high-quality, compliant, and timely delivery of engineering solutions.

You’ll also play a leading role in developing Systems Engineering capability across the business and supporting others in adopting best practice approaches.


What You’ll Be Doing
 

• Applying Systems Engineering methods to bring structure and clarity to complex engineering challenges
• Translating product vision into clear, actionable requirements using tools such as use cases, context diagrams, and system architectures
• Developing functional, logical, and behavioural system architectures using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques
• Leading trade-off studies and supporting resolution of complex engineering issues across teams
• Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure alignment and delivery of system-level objectives
• Influencing stakeholders across multiple disciplines to ensure clarity of work packages and technical direction
• Coaching and mentoring Systems Engineers, supporting their development into senior roles
• Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of Systems Engineering processes across the organisation

• Degree in Systems Engineering (BEng essential; MSc desirable or equivalent experience)
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards (desirable)
• ASEP certification (desirable)
• 5 years’ experience applying Systems Engineering in a relevant engineering environment
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven industries (semiconductors or similar desirable)
• Strong ability to influence, negotiate, and lead across multiple organisational levels
• Proven ability to take ownership of technical challenges and drive outcomes
• High level of integrity, accountability, and results-driven mindset

• Salary up to £63,000
• Hybrid working model (Bristol site remote flexibility)
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-tech engineering systems
• Strong focus on career development and continuous learning
• Collaborative, supportive, and innovation-led environment
• Opportunity to shape and grow Systems Engineering capability within the business