Systems Engineer – National Security

Systems Engineer – National Security

Location - Cheltenham

Clearance – eDV required

Contract – Excellent day rate

Duration – 6 months plus extension

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. You'll set the technical direction, run the workshops that get stakeholders aligned, and make sure delivery stays on time, on budget and de-risked.

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

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 life cycles, 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 work streams
• 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

Not quite the right fit? We're always keen to hear from cleared Systems Engineers, so get in touch.