Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer – Defence

Portsmouth | Outside IR35 | £400–£550 per day | SC Cleared

Electus Recruitment Solutions is supporting an organisation that provides immersive training solutions, simulation and defence consultancy. We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to support the delivery of complex defence projects, working across systems design, requirements, architecture, integration and verification. This is an excellent opportunity for a Systems Engineer who enjoys working across the full engineering lifecycle and engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and drive the design, development and implementation of complex systems in line with Defence systems engineering best practice Work closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure project and product requirements are achieved Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation including requirements, architectures, design documentation, test and acceptance plans and Bills of Materials Prepare and present technical material for internal and external design reviews Support the management of subcontractors and review technical deliverables Provide systems engineering and technical support across projects Conduct feasibility studies and produce technical reports Support Integration, Test and Verification activities and present verification evidence to stakeholders Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of engineering processesAbout You You will have previous experience in a Systems Engineering role with a strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and its associated principles. Ideally, you will have experience in: Specification, design, development and implementation of complex systems Requirements management and traceability through to completion Developing system architectures using appropriate modelling tools and languages such as SysML Integration, Test and Verification within a Defence environment Understanding operational contexts and translating customer requirements into technical solutions Defence acquisition processes, tools and techniques Agile methodologies and ways of working Producing and presenting technical reports and engineering documentationExperience with synthetic training solutions, Naval defence platforms or related defence systems would be particularly advantageous.

Contract Details Location: Portsmouth Rate: £400–£550 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Clearance: SC Clearance required to start Working pattern: 2–3 days onsite per week with flexibility required to support specific project activities and business requirements including System Acceptance Testing (SyAT), Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and other key project milestonesThis is a hands-on systems engineering opportunity where you will have the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to complex defence programmes and work across the full systems lifecycle. Apply now to discuss the role and find out more.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don’t hear from us within 7 working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability at that time