Systems Engineer – National Security

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. Youll 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 youll 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 youll 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
Apply here or message Rob Wall directly for a confidential conversation. Not quite the right fit Were always keen to hear from cleared Systems Engineers so get in touch.