At a Glance
- Tasks: Support complex defence engineering programmes and tackle multifaceted technical challenges.
- Company: Join a leading defence engineering firm with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible 4-day work week, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Ideal for systems thinkers eager to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on mission-critical systems in a high-integrity environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in systems engineering and proficiency in modelling and simulation tools.
The predicted salary is between 56.7 - 69.3 £ per hour.
We're looking for a Systems Engineer to support a major defence engineering programme focused on complex, software, intensive systems and advanced platform integration. If you thrive in high integrity environments and enjoy solving multifaceted technical challenges, this contract offers a compelling opportunity.
Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire
On site presence required Mondays and Tuesdays
Contract Details:
- Duration: 12 months
- Hours: 37.5 per week
- Working Pattern: 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) with flexible arrangements
- Rate: Competitive per hour (Inside IR35)
- Clearance: BPSS to start; SC required later
- Eligibility: Sole UK nationals only (due to programme requirements)
Role Overview:
You'll join a growing engineering function supporting multiple business areas, including platform systems and special projects. These roles are driven by increased demand across complex system integration activities, including work on next generation turreted systems and other mission critical capabilities.
You'll contribute across the full systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements and modelling to verification, validation, and acceptance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply systems engineering principles across large scale development programmes
- Develop and manage requirements using tools such as DOORS
- Support MBSE activities using tools such as Cameo
- Conduct modelling and simulation (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink)
- Lead and support Verification & Validation activities
- Produce Verification & Acceptance (V&A) statements
- Assess and implement change proposals
- Work with Comms and RF network architectures
- Apply relevant Def Stan, MIL-STD, and industry best practice
- Understand system level behaviours, constraints, and limitations
Required Skills & Experience:
- Strong background in systems engineering within large, complex programmes
- Experience in Command & Control or similar domains is highly advantageous
- Proficiency in modelling, simulation, and MBSE tools
- Understanding of complex systems with significant software components
- Experience in V&V lifecycle activities
- Familiarity with defence standards and systems engineering best practice
- Ability to integrate, analyse, and problem solve at system level
Ideal Candidate Profile:
You're a systems thinker with a passion for designing and integrating complex systems. You're comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams, navigating technical challenges, and contributing to high integrity engineering outcomes.
If you're a Systems Engineer ready to take on a technically rich, high impact contract role, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major UK defence programme. Ready to explore the next step in your career? Let's connect.
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