Systems Engineer – National Security
Location - Cheltenham
Clearance – eDV required
Contract – Excellent day rate
Duration – 6 months plus extension
The opportunity
Our client is looking for several Systems Engineers to take technical ownership of complex projects and programmes from scoping through to integration and assurance. This is a client-facing role. You'll set the technical direction, run the workshops that get stakeholders aligned, and make sure delivery stays on time, on budget and de-risked.
What you'll be doing
Defining and designing
- Scoping projects with stakeholders and confirming technical feasibility
- Designing the full lifecycle approach for complex projects and programmes
- Running requirements elicitation, technical design, risk analysis and pre-mortem workshops
Delivering and assuring
- Coordinating internal teams, third parties and vendors through delivery, integration and assurance
- Keeping projects within scope and budget, managing risk and controlling changes to scope, schedule and cost using appropriate verification techniques
- Producing and maintaining Systems Engineering artefacts: SEMPs, system models, plans, requirements, integration logic and test methodologies
Advising and communicating
- Coaching and advising clients on Systems Engineering best practice
- Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and vendors
- Reporting to and presenting for senior management
What you'll bring
Essential
- Experience as a Systems Engineer in software, networking, digital or cyber security
- Background in a consultancy, large systems integrator or public sector organisation delivering complex products and services
- Working knowledge of SE tools, standards and methods: V-model, spiral and agile lifecycles, technical risk management, options trade-offs (risk vs cost vs capability), requirements management, modelling, delivery assurance and IV&V
- Technical depth to get into the detail when needed
- Excellent written, verbal and client-facing communication
- Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams
- Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Systems Engineering delivery for defence, government, national security or law enforcement clients
- SE accreditation (e.g. INCOSE) or a project management qualification
Interested?
Not quite the right fit? We're always keen to hear from cleared Systems Engineers, so get in touch.
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