Systems Engineer

Our client, a prominent name in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves contributing to the development of cutting-edge military land and aerospace products, including electro-mechanical systems, innovative power management and distribution technology, electronic command and control products, pneumatic systems, and Electronic Architectures.

Key Responsibilities:

Developing solutions for the military land and aerospace industries following a systems engineering approach.
Engaging in discussions with customers to elicit key stakeholder requirements.
Translating and deriving customer requirements into actionable product requirements.
Conducting requirements-based verification and validation of product requirements, through both manual and scripted methods.
Producing interface control documents, system design documents, and other supporting materials.
Managing engineering changes throughout the development lifecycle.
Preparing technical proposals, including estimations and presentations.

Job Requirements:

Experience in Systems Engineering, ideally within the defence and security sector.
Proficiency in DOORS and other Configuration Management Tools.
Knowledge of Electronic, Software, or Mechanical Engineering development.
Fluency in Microsoft Office, including Visio.
Comfortable working both independently and within a multi-discipline team.
Excellent attention to detail, particularly in requirements and specification structure.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable Knowledge/Experience:

Experience in steering and technically leading a multi-discipline project team to develop and deliver complex mechanical, electronic, and embedded software solutions.
Expertise in safety-critical solution development in line with standards such as DO-178/DO-254 or IEC61508.

Security Clearance Required:

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible for Security Clearance (SC)