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The role
Role: Senior Systems Engineer (Contractor) Site Location: Portsmouth Rate: £625 - £650 p/d Umbrella Duration: 12-month contract Are you an experienced Systems Engineer with a maritime background and a passion for complex system integration? Our client, a reputable organisation supporting naval combat systems, is hiring for a Senior Systems Engineer contractor to join their team at Portsdown Technology Park. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge naval defence projects, working within a collaborative environment that includes both civilian and military professionals. What you'll be doing: * Deliver and support Synthetic Test Environment and Analysis Tools Service (STEATS) capabilities in line with NCSISS requirements. * Work under the guidance of the Project Manager to ensure consistent delivery of products and advice. * Implement strategies to position STEATS offerings to meet evolving customer needs. * Contribute to system integration testing, requirements management, and technical assurance processes. * Apply distributed simulation standards such as DIS, HLA, and DDS. * Analyse computer network architectures and protocols, utilising tools like Wireshark. * Collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams to develop, test, and support complex solutions. What you'll bring: * Strong maritime background, ideally with experience in STEATS systems and system integration testing. * Degree-level expertise in systems engineering, computer science, physics, or a related technical discipline. * Proven experience in delivering multi-disciplinary complex solutions. * Knowledge of systems engineering principles, lifecycle management, and obsolescence planning. * Familiarity with service management principles and technical assurance processes. * Hands-on experience with distributed simulation technologies and network analysis. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation. * Membership of a relevant professional body or similar accreditation. * Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C, Python, and scripting tools like PowerShell or Lua is desirable. * Knowledge of virtualisation platforms (VMware, Docker) and requirements engineering tools (IBM DOORS) is advantageous. This role offers a unique chance to work on vital naval projects in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking team supporting national defence, we'd love to hear from you. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website
