Systems Engineer (MBSE / SysML) Defence Seeker Systems
Up to £80 per hour (Inside IR35 Umbrella)
37 hours per week | Compressed working (4 days onsite) | 12 months
Location: Stevenage; Bristol or Bolton
About the role
This is an opportunity to work on advanced RF seeker systems within a leading defence programme supporting the UK Ministry of Defence.
You will join a specialist Systems Design (SDMS) team, contributing to the development of complex missile sub-systems, with a focus on architecture definition, requirements management, and system integration .
This role offers exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches and the opportunity to work across the full system lifecycle in a highly collaborative engineering environment.
What youll be doing
Contributing to the definition of system architecture, applying MBSE principles
Eliciting, developing and managing system requirements across the lifecycle
Creating Functional and Physical Architectures using SysML or similar modelling approaches
Supporting system integration, verification and validation activities
Working closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, suppliers and stakeholders
Contributing to the development of operational and functional concepts for seeker technologies
What were looking for
Essential experience
Strong background in Systems Engineering within complex engineering environments
Experience in requirements elicitation, definition and lifecycle management
Practical use of MBSE methodologies (e.g. SysML, UML, ARCADIA or similar)
Experience developing system architectures and specifications
Ability to work across cross-functional engineering teams
Desirable experience
Experience with DOORS / DOORS Next / Rhapsody / Capella
Exposure to modelling & simulation tools (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink)
Understanding of RF / radar / electronic systems or similar domains
Experience within defence, aerospace or highly regulated environments
Why apply
Work on cutting-edge defence technology supporting real operational capability
Be part of a highly skilled MBSE engineering environment
Opportunity for contract extension or longer-term engagement
Gain experience across complex system integration and architecture programmes
Competitive hourly rate within a secure and well-established programme
What happens now? Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team. More about the role: For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop.
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