Principal Systems Engineer Location: Cowes or Broad Oak (full time on site, 4 day consolidated week available) Duration: 12 months Rate: £60 per hour PAYE or £81.05 per hour Umbrella Responsibilities Develop novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues for complex phased array Radar Systems that customers and end-user communities are facing. Conduct system design … analysis to manage trade-offs of principle system parameters to characterise and specify robust product design. Demonstrate detailed and comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles relating to SystemsEngineering and supporting governance and be able to apply knowledge to a wide range of engineering issues within own discipline and other engineering disciplines. Apply and champion the … SystemsEngineering principles of ISO 15288 to the design and build of complex Radar systems through the entire engineering lifecycle from requirement definition to system integration and customer acceptance into system support and disposal. Support a Radar Product System Design Authority in product engineering development & customer engagement as directed. Lead the decomposition of requirements to More ❯
seeking a highly skilled Assurance Engineer to join our team on an 11-month assignment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in systemsengineering and functional safety, particularly within regulated environments such as aerospace or space sectors. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain safety and assurance cases at the technical systems … software and electronic hardware design and development. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, producing clear and concise documentation. Support audits, reviews, and assessments related to system safety and assurance. Required Background SystemsEngineering experience, ideally with a focus on communication networks (tactical or civilian). Strong functional safety knowledge at the technical systems level. Prior experience in aerospace, space More ❯
seeking a highly skilled Assurance Engineer to join our team on an 11-month assignment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in systemsengineering and functional safety, particularly within regulated environments such as aerospace or space sectors. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain safety and assurance cases at the technical systems … software and electronic hardware design and development. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, producing clear and concise documentation. Support audits, reviews, and assessments related to system safety and assurance. Required Background SystemsEngineering experience, ideally with a focus on communication networks (tactical or civilian). Strong functional safety knowledge at the technical systems level. Prior experience in aerospace, space More ❯
Our client is seeking a Software Systems Engineer contractor to work within a joint Systems/Software team to derive the System model from the high-level system requirements for the software specific elements of a satellite communication system. Tasks will include: Working within the systems team to understand the requirement of the software and produce SysML … models based upon an MBSE approach Liaising with the Systems Design Authority to ensure capabilities captured on the product backlog are delivered the correct maturity level . Working with the software team to ensure a thorough understanding of the defined solution across the development team. Aiding the product owner with backlog refinement, where needed, in order to fully define … the user story's and acceptance criteria. The software systems engineer will report to the Systems Design Authority. The software systems engineer will understand the system aspects of the project and will define the role of the software components in the solution. The software systems engineer will liaise with other projects, where required, to ensure the More ❯
Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking Systems Engineers to join their team on a contract basis. As a Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in integrating the necessary engineering and technology strands to develop high-performance systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between theoretical … possibilities and practical implementation. Key Responsibilities: Developing and understanding system architectures Designing communication systems and radar architectures Producing system design documentation for evidence gathering and presentation for CDR and other engineering lifecycle events Ensuring compliance with customer and system requirements through linked evidence Taking full ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks Job Requirements: Strong technical understanding of systemsengineering principles and system architectures Experience in the design of communication systems and radar architectures Knowledge of RF communications and/or radar systems (preferred but not essential) Ability to produce and present system design documentation Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail Proactive approach with a strong sense of responsibility This role can be More ❯
lead and the relevant programme or project managers. Essential Skills and Experience The job holder will have a numerate background; typically, they will hold a good honours degree in Engineering, Science, Maths or equivalent experience (e.g., IIBA Diploma, or relevant apprenticeship) Experience in conducting or supporting requirements analysis and management activities for large and/or complex organisations and … systems/service architectures Understanding of the role and application of requirements analysis, requirements management, and architecture in the systemsengineering lifecycle Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to quickly discern the critical facts amidst the noise, and avoid unnecessary complexity Able to build relationships and develop credibility with stakeholders quickly, with a demonstrated capability to More ❯
Farnborough, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson
Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to support cutting-edge projects within the UK defence sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to mission-critical systems in a high-security environment. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for complex systems Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and test automation frameworks Troubleshoot … and optimise existing automation processes Ensure compliance with defence standards and security protocols Essential Skills: Strong experience with automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible, Jenkins, Selenium) Background in systemsengineering, DevOps, or test automation Familiarity with secure environments and defence-grade infrastructure Active DV clearance Desirable: Experience in defence, aerospace, or government projects Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines More ❯