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Title: Systems Engineer Salary range: £55,500 to £80,000 per annum (depending on capability and experience) Location : Bristol, Gloucester Working Pattern : We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home. Closing date: 4th October 2026 We encourage early applications, as vacancies may close once we receive sufficient applications.
INTEREST Frazer-Nash is a leading systems, engineering and technology consultancy helping organizations solve some of their most complex challenges. From national security and critical infrastructure to energy transformation and emerging technologies, we work at the intersection of innovation and real-world impact, delivering solutions that make lives safer, more secure, sustainable and affordable.
As demand for our Digital and Systems Engineering capability continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join our team. This is an opportunity to work on high-profile programmes across defence, government, energy, infrastructure and other mission-critical sectors, helping clients shape, acquire and deliver the technologies that will define their future capabilities. You will take a leading role in solving complex technical and business challenges, applying systems thinking to develop robust, practical solutions.
Working directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams, you will help define requirements, shape architectures, manage complexity and ensure effective delivery of technology-enabled systems. Alongside project delivery, you will provide technical leadership, build trusted client relationships, and support the development of colleagues across the wider capability. The role combines systems engineering, consulting and problem-solving at its core.
We are looking for someone who is comfortable taking initiative, can navigate ambiguity, communicate with stakeholders at all levels, and translate complex concepts into actionable outcomes. In return, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's most skilled practitioners while contributing to projects that genuinely matter. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Client Delivery Manage the application of systems engineering principles across the system lifecycle, from concept and requirements definition through to delivery, integration, verification and validation.
Lead requirements capture, stakeholder engagement and business analysis activities for complex programmes. Develop and maintain system architectures, operational concepts and systems engineering approaches and tools. Deliver technical leadership on digital systems, technology acquisition and capability development programmes. Facilitate workshops and provide expert advice to senior client stakeholders.· Identify, assess and manage technical, programme and business risks.Provide objective assurance and review of system designs, architectures and engineering approaches.
Support clients in implementing systems engineering best practice and governance frameworks. Business Development Support business development activities including opportunity identification, proposal development and bid writing. Campaign into new business areas to develop client relationships and identify opportunities for follow-on work. Contribute to capability growth through development of propositions, methodologies and thought leadership.
Represent the organisation at customer meetings, industry events and technical forums. Give speeches and presentations inside and outside of the business. Capability Development Get involved! Contribute to company initiatives, capability development strategies and committees. Share your ideas - support recruitment, capability development and knowledge sharing activities. Develop as a team! Promote engineering methods and standards, and learn from others about new areas.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Experience as a Systems Engineer or a technical