At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and integrate complex systems for national security in a collaborative team.
- Company: Leading defence organisation focused on secure systems engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible onsite work, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in systems engineering and a passion for defence projects.
The predicted salary is between 100 - 100 £ per hour.
Are you a high-calibre System Engineer looking to support a major MOD defence programme, contributing to the design, integration, and assurance of complex, mission-critical systems that underpin national security. This is a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of secure systems engineering in a highly regulated defence environment, where your expertise will directly influence the resilience, performance, and safety of next-generation systems. You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team operating at the intersection of systems engineering, digital transformation, and secure infrastructure delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- System Design & Engineering
- Design end-to-end system solutions aligned to functional, non-functional, and operational requirements
- Develop and maintain system architectures, technical specifications, and interface control documentation
- Support system build, configuration, integration, testing, and deployment activities across complex environments
- Integration & Technical Assurance
- Integrate systems across infrastructure, applications, networks, and secure services
- Ensure compliance with security, resilience, and MOD-grade assurance standards
- Identify, assess, and manage technical risks
System Engineer employer: Carrington West
Join a leading defence organisation in Cheltenham, where you will be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to national security. We offer a collaborative work culture that values your expertise and provides ample opportunities for professional growth within the highly regulated defence sector. With competitive hourly rates and a commitment to employee development, this role not only promises meaningful work but also the chance to contribute to cutting-edge projects that make a real difference.
