IT Systems Engineer

Salary: £34,000 - 56,000 per year

• Proven track record with a minimum of 3 years experience in Systems Engineering for IT/software systems.
• Familiarity with at least Systems Engineering Frameworks (e.g., ICOSE, NAF, DODAF, MODAF, MBSE).
• Good working knowledge of software and hardware used for IT systems technologies.
• Experience of Systems Engineering within a Software/IT delivery.
• Experience of working within Agile and Waterfall delivery models.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Bachelors degree or suitable experience in an Engineering or Technology subject (preferred).
• Proficient with system modeling tools (e.g., SysML, UML) and enterprise design software/system modelling (e.g., Cameo, Archimate) (preferred).
• Ability to gain Metropolitan Police Service NPPV2 security clearance (essential).
• Willingness to gain MOD DV security clearance (advantageous).

• Maintain the Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM).
• Update artefacts (designs and documents) to map to the RVTM.
• Work with testers to review requirements against test cases/acceptance criteria, identify gaps, propose solutions, and manage exceptions/mitigations.
• Define and update acceptance criteria and get agreement from customer/stakeholders.
• Support the definition and design of interfaces.
• Version control all relevant SE artefacts and agreed interfaces.
• Document and manage programme V Model activities and artefacts while liaising with delivery team leads.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware, software, and network components.
• Document data flow and data matrix views of a system.
• Contribute to the Systems Concept of Operations Document through process definition and documentation.
• Track and present progress of deliverables and dependencies.
• Review and update the Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) when needed.
• Document engineering management/governance processes.

• Archi Mate
• Flow
• Hardware
• Support
• Matrix
• Network
• Security
• UML
• AI
• Machine Learning

At Leidos, we are passionate about customer success and committed to nurturing a collaborative culture that supports your career goals while ensuring a healthy work‑life balance. We offer a comprehensive employment package which includes a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance, 33 days of annual leave (including public and privilege holidays), and access to flexible benefits such as life assurance and gym memberships.

Our team works from home primarily, with some requirements to attend our Farnborough office and customer locations as needed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.