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.
Systems Engineer - National Security
Location - Cheltenham
Clearance - eDV required
Contract - Excellent day rate
Duration - 6 months plus extension
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
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