Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Platform Systems Engineer to be engaged on a permanent basis, with onsite working and based in Barrow-in-Furness. This role will involve developing the package of design evidence required to justify a safe, effective design and generate customer confidence in the design solution. You will be required to specify and assist in the build of prototypes, providing timely corrective actions on all assigned defects and issues, whilst also mentoring junior engineers and making presentations effectively to technical and management audiences. You will also be expected to author/co-author technical reports as required. Your skills and experience: Educated to Degree level in Engineering, Mechanical or Science subjects Be able to design and present documentation to customers and wider groups Have an Engineering Lifecycle background Be proficient in CAD and MS Office. Why We're Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear. Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications.
08/09/2025
Full time
Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Platform Systems Engineer to be engaged on a permanent basis, with onsite working and based in Barrow-in-Furness. This role will involve developing the package of design evidence required to justify a safe, effective design and generate customer confidence in the design solution. You will be required to specify and assist in the build of prototypes, providing timely corrective actions on all assigned defects and issues, whilst also mentoring junior engineers and making presentations effectively to technical and management audiences. You will also be expected to author/co-author technical reports as required. Your skills and experience: Educated to Degree level in Engineering, Mechanical or Science subjects Be able to design and present documentation to customers and wider groups Have an Engineering Lifecycle background Be proficient in CAD and MS Office. Why We're Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear. Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications.
Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Senior Systems Engineer to be engaged on a permanent basis, based in Bristol, London, Reading, Silchester and Manchester. Your Purpose: Provide consultancy to client project and engineering managers. Lead the use of best practice techniques and tools on client and internal projects. Champion a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach to solving client issues. Develop and implement strategies to achieve successful client decision milestones. Deliver identified engineering outputs within time, cost, and quality constraints as part of an engineering service to a client. Proactively identify opportunities and contribute to ADS&T growth. Contribute to the development of our people through mentoring and coaching. What can you bring: Degree qualified (Level 6 or above) in a relevant STEM subject or an equivalent depth of experience in an engineering field.Professionally recognised with an appropriate institution e.g., CEng, CSEP. The use of MBSE approaches and tools (e.g. Sparx EA, Cameo). Knowledge of modelling languages and architecture frameworks, e.g., UML/SysML, ArchiMate, TOGAF, MODAF. Requirements engineering and its link to verification and validation. Knowledge of engineering lifecycles, their selection, tailoring and implementation. Working on the integration of complex systems, including military civilian platforms (submarines, aircraft, ships, and vehicles), civilian aircraft systems and advanced power and energy systems. Applying systems engineering processes (e.g., ISO 15288:2023) across the lifecycle. Managing projects and teams within different development methods. Understanding of engineering within the MOD's acquisition framework, Knowledge in Defence (KiD). Interpersonal skills and able to build trusted relationships. Ability to understand, simplify and explain subject matter to non-engineers and senior stakeholders. Why We're Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear. Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications
08/09/2025
Full time
Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Senior Systems Engineer to be engaged on a permanent basis, based in Bristol, London, Reading, Silchester and Manchester. Your Purpose: Provide consultancy to client project and engineering managers. Lead the use of best practice techniques and tools on client and internal projects. Champion a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach to solving client issues. Develop and implement strategies to achieve successful client decision milestones. Deliver identified engineering outputs within time, cost, and quality constraints as part of an engineering service to a client. Proactively identify opportunities and contribute to ADS&T growth. Contribute to the development of our people through mentoring and coaching. What can you bring: Degree qualified (Level 6 or above) in a relevant STEM subject or an equivalent depth of experience in an engineering field.Professionally recognised with an appropriate institution e.g., CEng, CSEP. The use of MBSE approaches and tools (e.g. Sparx EA, Cameo). Knowledge of modelling languages and architecture frameworks, e.g., UML/SysML, ArchiMate, TOGAF, MODAF. Requirements engineering and its link to verification and validation. Knowledge of engineering lifecycles, their selection, tailoring and implementation. Working on the integration of complex systems, including military civilian platforms (submarines, aircraft, ships, and vehicles), civilian aircraft systems and advanced power and energy systems. Applying systems engineering processes (e.g., ISO 15288:2023) across the lifecycle. Managing projects and teams within different development methods. Understanding of engineering within the MOD's acquisition framework, Knowledge in Defence (KiD). Interpersonal skills and able to build trusted relationships. Ability to understand, simplify and explain subject matter to non-engineers and senior stakeholders. Why We're Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear. Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications
Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Principal Systems Engineer to be engaged on a permanent basis, based in Bristol, London, Reading, Silchester and Manchester. Your Purpose: Provide consultancy to client project and engineering managers. Lead the use of best practice techniques and tools on client and internal projects. Champion a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach to solving client issues. Develop and implement strategies to achieve successful client decision milestones. Deliver identified engineering outputs within time, cost, and quality constraints as part of an engineering service to a client. Proactively identify opportunities and contribute to ADS&T growth. Contribute to the development of our people through mentoring and coaching. What can you bring: Degree qualified (Level 6 or above) in a relevant STEM subject or an equivalent depth of experience in an engineering field.Professionally recognised with an appropriate institution e.g., CEng, CSEP. The use of MBSE approaches and tools (e.g. Sparx EA, Cameo). Knowledge of modelling languages and architecture frameworks, e.g., UML/SysML, ArchiMate, TOGAF, MODAF. Requirements engineering and its link to verification and validation. Knowledge of engineering lifecycles, their selection, tailoring and implementation. Working on the integration of complex systems, including military civilian platforms (submarines, aircraft, ships, and vehicles), civilian aircraft systems and advanced power and energy systems. Applying systems engineering processes (e.g., ISO 15288:2023) across the lifecycle. Managing projects and teams within different development methods. Understanding of engineering within the MOD's acquisition framework, Knowledge in Defence (KiD). Interpersonal skills and able to build trusted relationships. Ability to understand, simplify and explain subject matter to non-engineers and senior stakeholders. Why We're Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear. Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications
08/09/2025
Full time
Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Principal Systems Engineer to be engaged on a permanent basis, based in Bristol, London, Reading, Silchester and Manchester. Your Purpose: Provide consultancy to client project and engineering managers. Lead the use of best practice techniques and tools on client and internal projects. Champion a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach to solving client issues. Develop and implement strategies to achieve successful client decision milestones. Deliver identified engineering outputs within time, cost, and quality constraints as part of an engineering service to a client. Proactively identify opportunities and contribute to ADS&T growth. Contribute to the development of our people through mentoring and coaching. What can you bring: Degree qualified (Level 6 or above) in a relevant STEM subject or an equivalent depth of experience in an engineering field.Professionally recognised with an appropriate institution e.g., CEng, CSEP. The use of MBSE approaches and tools (e.g. Sparx EA, Cameo). Knowledge of modelling languages and architecture frameworks, e.g., UML/SysML, ArchiMate, TOGAF, MODAF. Requirements engineering and its link to verification and validation. Knowledge of engineering lifecycles, their selection, tailoring and implementation. Working on the integration of complex systems, including military civilian platforms (submarines, aircraft, ships, and vehicles), civilian aircraft systems and advanced power and energy systems. Applying systems engineering processes (e.g., ISO 15288:2023) across the lifecycle. Managing projects and teams within different development methods. Understanding of engineering within the MOD's acquisition framework, Knowledge in Defence (KiD). Interpersonal skills and able to build trusted relationships. Ability to understand, simplify and explain subject matter to non-engineers and senior stakeholders. Why We're Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives. Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear. Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications
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