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
What We're Looking For
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
What's in It for You
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
Apply
If of interest, click apply to send your CV or if you have any questions, please contact Kirk at Pertemps, Bristol.