Senior Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer

One Big Circle Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm based in Bristol is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Systems Engineer for projects in the railway environment and national infrastructure. The role involves delivering solutions, managing project risks, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, the ability to multitask effectively, and a solid understanding of technical integration. Company benefits include life assurance, pension scheme, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Work-related training courses

Complimentary snacks and refreshments

Access to Bike to Work Scheme

Secure bike storage and shower facilities

Social Events

Qualifications

• Experience in railway or national infrastructure projects.
• Self-motivated and effective under pressure.
• Ability to multitask and complete priority work on time.

Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions on new and existing projects.
• Identify and mitigate technical project risks.
• Take ownership of complex technical problems.
• Communicate proactively with team members.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Technical understanding of integration and fault finding

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior or Principal Systems Engineer to be involved in the projects we complete from specification, design, test & build and commissioning.

You will be working on projects primarily destined for the railway environment, as well as other national infrastructure. These systems might typically consist of technology such as line scanning and machine vision cameras, lighting, laser measurement systems, thermal sensors, industrial embedded Linux, IP networking, GPS/4G/5G. The ideal candidate will hold a broad fundamental understanding of integrating and fault finding this type of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions on new and existing projects, ensuring compliance to project requirements, budget and timelines.
• Identify and mitigate technical project risks.
• Take ownership of complex technical problems.
• Carry out research in order to make well informed technical decisions.
• Communicate proactively with other team members to provide encouragement, identify problems, create solutions and unblock technical issues.
• Build relationships with key external stakeholders.
• Testing and fault finding.
• Create and maintain technical and test documentation.

Personal Qualities and Experience

• Self-motivated with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Effective working under pressure.
• Strong delivery-focused work ethic, with the ability to multitask and ensure priority work is completed on time.
• Flexible and adaptable style of approach but with meticulous and systematic attention to detail when it matters.

You will also be keen to contribute ideas to both the business development and the social side of the company.

You would be a valued part of a small but growing team where your ideas and opinions are valued as we continue the exciting journey of One Big Circle.

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Successful candidates will need to pass a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check as part of the onboarding process.

Company Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Work-related training courses

Complimentary snacks and refreshments

including fresh fruit

Access to Bike to Work Scheme

Secure bike storage and shower facilities

Social Events

How to Apply

To apply please send a covering letter along with CV to [e-mail]