Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE)

Overview

Element is looking for a Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to join our Team. The MBSE will work on a range of projects across several different industries (aero, defence, energy and others) and to support the growth of our in-house capability. This position will involve plenty of hands-on work coupled with the coaching and development of more junior team members. This position is based at our Derby office.

The candidate needs to be based out of the Derby office, and in the short term (rest of 2025) may be deployed for a few days each week to a client site.

Element Digital Engineering is a leading provider of specialist engineering simulation, design, and consultancy support to clients across many industries – including Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Built Environment and Chemical Process – in the UK and internationally. As a part of our team, you will play a central role in providing our clients with design support and verification services, operational troubleshooting, and technical safety assessments.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and support of Systems Engineering activities on a range of projects, including:
• Requirements definition and management at system, sub-system, and equipment levels.
• Development and improvement of requirement specifications with cross-functional teams
• Leadership and support of the development of system architectures, concepts and solutions with the application of a range of tools and techniques, with a specific focus on the use of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Where required, the development of system and sub-system specifications and the identification of solutions to meet requirements
• Supporting and leading the development of project proposals, and then leading and executing projects to meet client needs
• Collaboration with and reporting to Customer representatives; and the tailoring and application of engineering initiatives, best practices, and quality processes; and contributing to Continuous Improvement
• Management and resolution of problems/queries that arise from development and qualification activity

Skills / Qualifications

• A Bachelors or Masters degree, or PhD, in a relevant engineering, science or applied mathematics discipline
• Have a good understanding of Systems Engineering principles and practices (e.g. requirements management, functional analysis, concept generation, system design) and their application, particularly in Aerospace
• Are experienced in the application of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches and tools.
• Experience with Capella and the Arcadia method would be an advantage, though this can be taught if experience is with other tools/frameworks.
• Experience in the use of requirements management tools – e.g. IBM DOORs, JAMA Connect or similar
• Good technical knowledge (or a strong willingness to learn) in at least one other technical discipline such as Thermofluids / CFD, Thermals / FEA / Structural engineering
• Have excellent project management and verbal/written communication skills
• Ideally be a Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) or actively working towards chartership status
• Like a challenge, are flexible thinkers and aren’t intimidated by unfamiliar problems
• Enjoy client and colleague interaction, takes responsibility for delivery, and wants the opportunity to work within a growing and dynamic engineering team

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries
• Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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