Job Description

Our client, a rapidly growing values-driven team in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a talented and motivated System Engineer with eDV Clearance to join their team. The role involves scoping, designing, and delivering mission-critical solutions to protect the UK. You will advise clients on system engineering best practices and ensure successful project delivery with minimal risk.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop project scopes and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Facilitate workshops and meetings such as risk analysis, pre-mortems, technical design workshops, requirements elicitation
• Design and plan the whole lifecycle approach for complex projects and programmes
• Train and advise clients in System Engineering best practice
• Organise and coordinate internal technical resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects, including delivery assurance and integration
• Oversee the effective delivery of projects, ensuring they remain within scope and budget with managed risk
• Delivery and management of System Engineering documentation, such as SEMPs
• Creation and maintenance of System Engineering artefacts such as system models, plans, requirements, integration logic, test methodologies, etc.
• Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs with the help of appropriate verification techniques
• Prepare reports and present them to senior management as needed
• Maintain strong relations with the client and all stakeholders
• Analyse and manage risks to minimise negative effects on a project
• Build and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Prepare and review comprehensive project documentation

Job Requirements:

• Degree level educated or equivalent experience
• Strong technical ability and acumen to deep-dive into technical subject matter where appropriate
• Experience working as a Systems Engineer within software, networking, digital, or cyber security
• Experience working in a consultancy, large systems integrator, or public sector organisation delivering complex products and services
• Experience in delivering projects as a Systems Engineer to defence, government, national security, or law enforcement organisations is desirable
• Strong understanding of System Engineering tools, standards, techniques, and methodologies including delivery lifecycles (e.g., V-model, spiral, agile), technical risk management, and requirements management
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Outstanding organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• System engineering accreditation or relevant project management qualifications will be considered

Location:
Hybrid, with 2-3 days working from our client's office (London/Cheltenham) or on client site as required.
If you are an experienced Systems Engineer looking to contribute effectively to high-stakes, mission-critical projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team.

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