Systems Engineer

Our client, a leading organisation within the national security sector, is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to play a key role across the Systems Development Lifecycle. This is a unique opportunity to work on highly impactful, mission‑critical programmes that contribute directly to national security outcomes. You'll join a collaborative, forward‑thinking engineering environment where innovation, quality, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything they do.

Salary: £90,000 – £100,000 + DV Bonus

Clearance Required: eDV

Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid Working)

• Driving Systems Engineering activities across the full V Lifecycle
• Providing architectural oversight, ensuring robust integration and test strategies
• Championing engineering best practices and process rigour to improve quality and delivery
• Applying systems thinking to shape and influence complex customer challenges
• Supporting delivery across a range of methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑assurance solutions

• Strong understanding of the V Lifecycle
• Proven experience in architectural design oversight, integration, and testing
• Ability to implement engineering governance and improve quality standards
• Systems thinking mindset with the ability to solve complex problems
• Experience across multiple delivery methodologies
• Exposure to diverse client domains and relevant standards

• Ability to manage and influence multiple, challenging stakeholders
• Confidence engaging with C‑suite, business, and technical audiences
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 15288 and IEC 61508
• Experience with in high‑security or safety‑critical environments