Job Description
Systems Engineer
Location: Portsmouth, UK
Contract: 6-month contract (Inside IR35) with strong likelihood of extension
Pay Rate: £55 per hour Umbrella
Clearance: SC Clearance - British Eyes Only (No Dual or Foreign Nationals due to project sensitivity)
About the Role
Our client - an established defence and space organisation - is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support advanced Military Satellite Communications (Milsatcom) programmes. You will contribute to the definition of system architecture across space, control, and ground segments for major UK defence initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work on next-generation satcom capabilities alongside engineering leads, architects, and partner organisations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Capture and define system requirements, ensuring complete traceability and verification.
2. Support Verification, Validation and Test (VV&T) activities.
3. Develop ground system architectural definitions and conduct technical trade-offs.
4. Collaborate with engineering leads and industry partners within integrated working groups.
5. Provide technical input to proposals and internal or customer reviews.
6. Offer technical guidance to bidding teams.
7. Contribute to planning, scheduling, and cost-estimation activities.
8. Communicate progress ...