Salary: £48,000 - 80,000 per year Requirements: We require a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM discipline. We ideally want candidates working toward Chartered Engineer status. We see INCOSE membership or accreditation as an advantage. We require a strong understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle management. We require experience with requirements engineering and verification and validation processes. We value knowledge of system architecture development and MBSE approaches. We want understanding of complex digital and software engineering projects. We consider exposure to software development tools and processes beneficial. We require demonstrable experience delivering systems engineering activities for complex systems. We require experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams. We require practical application of systems engineering methodologies. We require experience collaborating with software development teams. We prefer experience in highly regulated or complex engineering sectors such as nuclear, industrial, process, energy, or infrastructure. We require excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. We require strong analytical and problem-solving capability. We require the ability to quickly understand engineering concepts and assess wider impacts. We require the ability to mentor and support team capability development. We require strong organisational and technical documentation skills. Responsibilities: We apply systems engineering best practices to digital and information management systems. We support the technical development of systems from concept through delivery and decommissioning. We capture, analyse, and manage system requirements throughout the lifecycle. We develop and maintain system architectures, including functional and physical models. We apply Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies where appropriate. We define and manage verification and validation activities. We identify and manage system interfaces to support successful integration. We conduct trade-off studies, performance analysis, and technical risk assessments. We produce technical documentation, reports, and assurance evidence. We support and mentor engineering teams through coaching and knowledge sharing. We collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and software development teams. We lead systems engineering activities across digital and information management systems. We support feasibility studies and requirements definition activities. We ensure engineering activities align with project milestones and lifecycle standards. We support delivery of validated and compliant systems and services. We produce verification and validation documentation and interface control documentation. We provide assurance evidence and technical governance support. We manage system requirements across the full lifecycle. We develop and maintain functional and physical architectures. We support MBSE model development and maintenance where applicable. We conduct engineering analyses and technical risk assessments. We produce evidence-based technical reports and recommendations. We provide technical guidance to wider project teams. Technologies: Support More: We are First Recruitment Group, and we understand how important it is to secure the right people. Our recruitment consultants take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both our clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity. We are an equal opportunities employer and strive to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included. This is a 12-month contract role with hybrid working, requiring 3 days per week onsite in Oxfordshire, starting on 29 June 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. It is a full-time role supporting complex digital, data, and software-driven engineering programmes within a highly regulated engineering environment. last updated 20 week of 2026