Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer (Requirements + V&V)

Initial 6-month contract

3 days p/w in Cheltenham (rest remote) - some travel to Cambridge may be required

£70-£75ph, UMB inside IR35

SC must be in place prior to starting the contract

Our client, a prominent developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industries, is seeking a Contract Systems Engineer to join their team in Cheltenham. The position offers the opportunity to support the development of the next generation of military land and aerospace products. Working on a diverse portfolio, you will help deliver solutions that ensure safety and mission success for military and civil applications.

• Development of solutions for the civil aerospace industries following a systems engineering approach.
• Requirements-based verification and validation of product requirements, using manual and scripted methods.
• Engaging with customers to elicit key stakeholder requirements.
• Translating customer requirements into feasible product requirements.
• Producing interface control documents, system design documents, and other supporting documentation.
• Controlling and managing engineering change throughout the development lifecycle.
• Preparing technical proposals, including estimations and presentations.

• Awareness of Electronic, Software, or Mechanical Engineering development.
• Experience in developing safety-critical solutions in accordance with DO-178/DO-254 standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Visio.
• Experience with DOORS and Configuration Management Tools.

• Comfortable working independently and within a team, with the ability to identify project needs and take initiative where appropriate.
• Attention to detail in focusing on requirements, specifications, applicability, and language.
• Understanding the influence of solutions on requirement sets.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, within a multidisciplinary team and with internal company authorities or customers.

Coordination and technical leadership of a multidisciplinary project team to develop and deliver complex mechanical, electronic, and embedded software solutions.

If you are an experienced Systems Engineer with a background in the defence and aerospace sectors, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge projects and advance your career.