Systems Engineer

Job in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1, England, UK

Listing for: Defence

Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-04

Job specializations:

Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80 - 82.3 GBP Hourly GBP 80.00 82.30 HOUR

Systems Engineer - 1653 Initial 12-month contract Onsite in Luton (4-5 days p/w) £80-£82.30ph, UMB, inside IR35 Please note, this role requires SC level Security Clearance on submission. The role is also working on UKEO programmes so we can only consider sole British citizens for this position. Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Systems Engineer to join their team on an initial 12-month contract based in Luton.

This contract role requires 80-100% on-site work and involves supporting the development of RF system requirements within DOORS, focusing on design and interface definition to assist engineering domains in design and integration activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Developing and managing system requirements using DOORS Designing and defining interfaces to assist engineering domains Employing MATLAB for modelling and analysis Supporting the full engineering life cycle, from requirements definition to integration, qualification, verification, and validation activities Collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile environment Ensuring compliance with industry standards and practices in the Defence & Security sector Engaging with subject-matter experts to gain insights into EW products and technologies

Job Requirements:

Proficiency in Systems Engineering practices

Experience with MATLAB for modelling and analysis Familiarity with using DOORS for requirement management Understanding of RF system requirements and design interfaces Experience working in agile environments Knowledge of the full engineering life cycle Capable of working on-site 4 to 5 days a week Ability to obtain SC clearance Benefits:
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Defence & Security projects Exposure to EW products and domain experts Initial 12-month contract with potential for extension Collaborative and dynamic work environment Competitive contract terms If you are a skilled Systems Engineer with experience in MATLAB and a passion for the Defence & Security sector, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to become a key part of our client's dynamic and expert team in Luton.