Our client, a rapidly growing values-driven team in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a talented and motivated System Engineer with eDV Clearance to join their team. The role involves scoping, designing, and delivering mission-critical solutions to protect the UK. You will advise clients on system engineering best practices and ensure successful project delivery with minimal risk.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop project scopes and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Facilitate workshops and meetings such as risk analysis, pre-mortems, technical design workshops, requirements elicitation
Design and plan the whole lifecycle approach for complex projects and programmes
Train and advise clients in System Engineering best practice
Organise and coordinate internal technical resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects, including delivery assurance and integration
Oversee the effective delivery of projects, ensuring they remain within scope and budget with managed risk
Delivery and management of System Engineering documentation, such as SEMPs
Creation and maintenance of System Engineering artefacts such as system models, plans, requirements, integration logic, test methodologies, etc.
Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs with the help of appropriate verification techniques
Prepare reports and present them to senior management as needed
Maintain strong relations with the client and all stakeholders
Analyse and manage risks to minimise negative effects on a project
Build and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
Prepare and review comprehensive project documentation
Job Requirements:
Degree level educated or equivalent experience
Strong technical ability and acumen to deep-dive into technical subject matter where appropriate
Experience working as a Systems Engineer within software, networking, digital, or cyber security
Experience working in a consultancy, large systems integrator, or public sector organisation delivering complex products and services
Experience in delivering projects as a Systems Engineer to defence, government, national security, or law enforcement organisations is desirable
Strong understanding of System Engineering tools, standards, techniques, and methodologies including delivery lifecycles (e.g., V-model, spiral, agile), technical risk management, and requirements management
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
Outstanding organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking
Strong written and verbal communication skills
System engineering accreditation or relevant project management qualifications will be considered
Location:
Hybrid, with 2-3 days working from our client's office (London/Cheltenham) or on client site as required.
If you are an experienced Systems Engineer looking to contribute effectively to high-stakes, mission-critical projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team