IT Systems Engineer in Hampshire

We are seeking an IT Systems Engineer to join our engineering capability. The ideal candidate will have a full understanding of systems engineering principles, with prior experience as a Systems Engineer involved in accepting and integrating software products from suppliers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM).
• Update artefacts (designs and documents) so that they map to RVTM.
• Work with Testers to review requirements against test cases / acceptance criteria, identify gaps, propose solutions and manage exceptions / mitigations.
• Define and update acceptance criteria and get agreement from customer / stakeholders.
• Support the definition and design of interfaces.
• Version control all relevant SE artefacts and agreed interfaces.
• Document and manage programme V-Model activities and artefacts while liaising with delivery team leads.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware, software, and network components.
• Document data flow and data matrix views of a system.
• Contribute to Systems Concept of Operations Document through process definition and documentation.
• Track and present progress of deliverables and dependencies.
• Review and update Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) when needed.
• Document engineering management/governance processes.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a Systems Engineering role for IT/software systems.
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering frameworks such as ICOSE, NAF, DODAF, MODAF, MBSE.
• Good working knowledge of software and hardware used for IT systems technologies.
• Experience of Systems Engineering within a software / IT delivery.
• Experience working within Agile and Waterfall delivery models.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Self‑starter with ability to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or suitable experience in an engineering or technology subject.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency with system modelling tools such as SysML, UML and enterprise design software / system modelling such as Cameo, Archimate.

Security Clearance

• Ability to gain Metropolitan Police Service NPPV2 security clearance (essential).
• Willingness to gain MOD DV (advantageous).

Location & Travel

• Work can predominantly be done from home.
• Expected to be in the Farnborough office 2 days per fortnight.
• Expected to attend Programme Increment planning 5 days every 3 months in Leidos Office (Farnborough/Glasgow).
• Ability to attend customer location (Greater London) when needed (typically 2 days per month).

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• 33 days annual leave (including public and privilege holidays).
• Access to flexible benefits (life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme).
• Flexi‑time.

Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.