Senior Consultant – Complex Systems Engineering Frazer-Nash Consultancy is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Digital Systems Assurance team, working on safety‑critical, high‑integrity systems for aerospace, defence and national programmes. Details

Title: Senior Consultant – Complex Systems Engineering Locations: Bristol, Burton‑on‑Trent, Glasgow, or Leatherhead Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 (depending on experience) Closing Date: 15th November 2025 – we encourage early applications Employment type: Full‑time Seniority level: Mid‑Senior Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

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 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

Benefits

Flexible Working – we are happy to discuss 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

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