Principal MBSE Engineer
Expleo GroupGreater Edinburgh Area
Added 8 Sept · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£46,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2129 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,100, and Expleo Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2126 (Aerospace engineers, Aerospace systems engineering focus on combat air systems) or SOC 2124 (Electronics engineers, Advanced sensing architectures and electronics systems). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Expleo is a trusted partner for engineering, quality services, and digital transformation. We collaborate with world-leading aerospace manufacturers, delivering cutting-edge solutions in structural analysis, finite element modelling, numerical simulation, and certification support. At Expleo, we foster innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth, empowering our teams to shape the future of aerospace engineering.
We are seeking principal MBSE Engineers to support the delivery of next-generation combat air capabilities. This capability will transform the way complex aerospace systems are developed through the adoption of Digital Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), virtual integration environments and data-driven engineering practices. As a Principal MBSE Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the development and deployment of model-based approaches that enable collaboration, traceability and system integration across complex, software-defined combat air systems.
Working across multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations, you will support the creation of connected engineering models that link operational needs, requirements, architecture, verification activities and assurance evidence within an integrated digital engineering environment. The role will play a key part in enabling Digital Thread implementation, model-based decision making and accelerated capability delivery. Concepts such as digital thread, digital twins, integrated modelling and MBSE-driven traceability are explicitly referenced in internal material.
This role offers an opportunity to influence future combat air capability through the development, integration and optimisation of advanced sensing architectures, supporting delivery across the full engineering lifecycle.
Responsibilities
We are seeking principal MBSE Engineers to support the delivery of next-generation combat air capabilities. This capability will transform the way complex aerospace systems are developed through the adoption of Digital Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), virtual integration environments and data-driven engineering practices. As a Principal MBSE Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the development and deployment of model-based approaches that enable collaboration, traceability and system integration across complex, software-defined combat air systems.
Working across multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations, you will support the creation of connected engineering models that link operational needs, requirements, architecture, verification activities and assurance evidence within an integrated digital engineering environment. The role will play a key part in enabling Digital Thread implementation, model-based decision making and accelerated capability delivery. Concepts such as digital thread, digital twins, integrated modelling and MBSE-driven traceability are explicitly referenced in internal material.
This role offers an opportunity to influence future combat air capability through the development, integration and optimisation of advanced sensing architectures, supporting delivery across the full engineering lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Work with the client to lead the application of MBSE methodologies across complex aerospace and defence programmes.
- Develop and maintain system architecture models, behavioural models and engineering frameworks.
- Degree qualified in Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related STEM discipline.
- Applications are also welcomed from individuals with significant demonstrable experience who don’t hold formal qualifications.
- Professional registration or working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
- Strong Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) expertise
- Requirements engineering and end-to-end traceability management.
- Digital Engineering methodologies and lifecycle integration.
- Development and management of Digital Thread strategies.
- Systems architecture and interface modelling.
- Verification and validation planning within model-based environments.
- Integration of requirements, architecture, test and assurance evidence.
- Governance and configuration management of engineering models.
- Stakeholder management and technical leadership.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts across multidisciplinary teams.
- Significant experience delivering systems engineering activities within aerospace, defence or other highly regulated industries.
- Proven experience leading MBSE activities on complex programmes.
- Experience developing architecture, requirements and verification models.
- Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Experience in modelling in one of the following environments:
- Cameo Systems Modeler / Cameo Enterprise Architecture. (Desired)
- Teamwork Cloud.
- Capella.
- Sparx Enterprise Architect.
- Experience developing system architecture models using SysML.
- Experience implementing MBSE within complex engineering environments.
- Experience supporting integrated mission systems.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC).
- Ability to satisfy customer security and export control requirements.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to customer and partner locations.
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
- We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
- As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Expleo Group, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2129 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~167k in sampleP25 £38kP75 £59k
£31kmedian £46kgoing rate £46k£73k
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Expleo Group holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2129 going rate of £46,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.