Senior Systems Engineer

Taylor Hobson is a global leader in precision metrology, providing world-class measurement solutions to customers across manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, optics, semiconductor and research sectors. Our products combine advanced mechanics, electronics, optics, firmware, software and data analysis technologies to deliver industry-leading measurement performance.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our innovative R&D organisation. This role is responsible for ensuring the technical coherence and successful delivery of complex metrology products from concept through to release. The Senior Systems Engineer acts as the technical bridge between disciplines, translating customer and business needs into robust system architectures and verified product solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyse and document system requirements from customers, product management, service, regulatory and business stakeholders.
• Maintain system architectures, functional allocations and interface definitions across mechanical, electrical/electronic, firmware and software domains.
• Decompose system requirements into subsystem requirements, maintaining full traceability from requirements through design, verification and validation.
• Lead system-level trade-off studies and technical decision-making, helping balancing performance, cost, risk, manufacturability and customer needs.
• Coordinate integration of subsystems and resolve cross-functional technical issues throughout the development lifecycle.
• Develop and own system integration, verification and validation strategies, ensuring products meet customer, regulatory and performance requirements.
• Define and verify key product performance characteristics including accuracy, repeatability, reliability, environmental robustness and measurement capability.
• Lead system-level root cause investigations and support resolution of complex technical issues identified during development, manufacturing or customer use.
• Identify, assess and mitigate technical risks, ensuring projects maintain a robust path to successful delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in systems engineering practices, product performance and development processes.
• Mentor and support engineering teams in systems thinking, requirements development, interface management and verification methodologies.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics or a related discipline, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Proven experience as a Systems Engineer within scientific instrumentation, industrial automation, precision engineering, medical devices, aerospace, semiconductor equipment, robotics or metrology sectors.
• Experience delivering complex products incorporating, Precision mechanical systems, Electronics and control systems, Embedded firmware, Sensors and measurement technologies
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and product development lifecycles.
• Experience with requirements management and traceability
• Understanding of verification and validation methodologies.
• Experience of system integration and performance testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs.  The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with precision metrology, motion control, optics or measurement systems.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, uncertainty analysis or measurement science principles.
• Knowledge of functional safety, CE/UL compliance and relevant international standards.
• Experience with FMEA, risk analysis and reliability engineering.
• Experience leading technical work packages or mentoring engineers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 28 days holiday including Easter & Christmas
• Mentoring and guidance for accreditation – IMechE, MIET, CPhy
• Continuous training provided using world class manufacturing tools and equipment
• 1pm Friday finish
• Supportive working environment
• Perkbox – corporate discounts, GP service & 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Active sports and social club including annual Christmas party and social events
• Free onsite parking and easy access to the city centre