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Digital Systems Engineer Contract Role | 12 Months | Hybrid Working Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Digital Systems Engineer to provide professional Systems Engineering support across complex digital, data, and software-driven engineering programmes. This role focuses on systems engineering for information management … digital systems, supporting projects through all lifecycle stages — from requirements definition and concept development through implementation, integration, verification, and operational support. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring robust systems engineering practices are applied across digital and software solutions, supporting the delivery of assured ...

Senior Systems Engineer Location: Bristol (20% onsite/80% remote) Duration: Initial 6-month contract with strong extension potential Rate: 60- 65 per hour (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support the development of complex … defence and aerospace capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full systems engineering lifecycle, helping to shape future operational solutions through requirements engineering, systems architecture, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will engage ...

desirable, or eligibility to obtain clearance We are seeking an experienced Human Factors Consultant to support a range of complex Defence programmes. Working alongside Systems Engineering, Safety, Design and Operational teams, you will deliver Human Factors and Human Systems Integration (HSI) activities that ensure military systems … excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile Defence projects across land, maritime, air and joint-domain systems. Key Responsibilities Deliver Human Factors Engineering (HFE) and Human Systems Integration (HSI) activities throughout the systems engineering lifecycle. Conduct Human Factors assessments to support requirements definition, system design, verification ...

Principal Systems Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical/Process Systems) Location: Hybrid - Derby Office attendance 2/3 days per week Contract Duration: 12 months Rate: £65 Per Hour Inside IR35 Are you a Systems Engineer with experience in mechanical, electrical, and process systems in highly regulated … industries such as nuclear, aerospace, or defence? We are looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to join a dynamic contract team delivering defence and decommissioning projects. You will work in a fast- paced, technically challenging environment, bridging complex systems, leading interface management, and delivering robust, compliant solutions. ...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Systems Engineer in Nuclear Hardening to join a defence client of ours based in Portsmouth on an initial 6 month contract. SYSTEMS ENGINEER - NUCLEAR HARDENING - INSIDE IR35 - 80 PER HOUR - PORTSMOUTH, ONSITE - SC CLEARED (REQUIRED ON APPLICATION) - 6 MONTHS + LIKELY EXTENSION - SECTOR … DEFENCE MERITUS are recruiting for a Nuclear Hardening Systems Engineer to support a leading defence and communications programme focused on secure military ground infrastructure. This role will focus on the design, analysis, verification, and certification of ground-based communications and control system installations operating within highly regulated defence environments. ...

Copello is recruiting for a ITEA Systems Engineer on a contract basis for a defence organisation in Buckinghamshire on a 6 month contract. The Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting the integration, testing, verification, and acceptance of airborne radio communication systems, with a strong emphasis on hands … laboratory test equipment, including signal generators, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, noise sources, and associated instrumentation, to stimulate and analyse system performance. Update and maintain systems engineering documentation and records. Participate in wider verification, validation, qualification, and acceptance activities as required. Support customer and supplier meetings, including preparation of technical ...

Systems Engineer 12 months £72.54 (Inside IR35) Christchurch (Dorset) 3-4 days on site ***CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE*** 'This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Your responsibilities will include: Providing Systems Engineering support … Accurately report on progress Complete work to a high standard and to scope, quality and budget Support System Integration Activities Typical duties include : Providing Systems Engineering support to business development activities, including study/experimentation activities, system de-risking activities Development and implementation of technical solutions that meet ...

Systems Engineer 6 month contract Based in Portsmouth Offering £60ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience across the whole systems lifecycle? Do you have experience working on MilSatComs? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could … role for you! As the Systems Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within ...

V06034 – DIG – Systems Engineer Location: Christchurch - Dorset Duration: 12-Months Time on site: Hybrid – 3/4 Days On Site Clearance: Must be ligible for SC Clearance and meet ITAR requirements. Contract: Inside IR35 Overview We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to support a defence communications … programme delivering complex voice, data, and radio communication systems. The role requires strong systems engineering experience across the full lifecycle, including requirements, design, integration, testing, and acceptance. Key Responsibilities Support systems engineering activities across the full project lifecycle. Develop and implement technical solutions to meet customer ...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Systems Engineer specialising in EMC and TEMPEST compliant installation design to join a leading aerospace and defence organisation supporting highly secure satellite communications and ground systems programmes. This role will require security clearance due to the nature of the work. SYSTEMS ENGINEER …/TEMPEST) - PERMANENT - PORTSMOUTH - COMPETITIVE SALARY + BENEFITS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - SECTOR: DEFENCE/SPACE/SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS MERITUS are recruiting for a Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, verification, and deployment of secure ground-based communications and control systems. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team ...

behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Systems Engineer on an initial 6 -month contract. As the Systems Engineer will join a team who is responsible for the satellite communication solutions which include antenna equipment and management software. In this role you will Support … Systems Engineering process, culture, competency and discipline, on day-to-day business activities, enabled by adequate Methods & Tools (M&T) products and services. Role: Systems Engineer Pay: 60 per day Via Umbrella Location: Portsmouth Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months contract IR35 Status: Inside ...

communication solutions which include antenna equipment and management software. The work of the team encompasses solutions for land, sea and air domains Responsibilities The Systems Engineer role involves - Support the Systems Engineering process, culture, competency and discipline, on day-to-day business activities, enabled by adequate Methods … Design and define possible architectures, in collaboration with IS/IT specialists, considering the functions and other requirements (constraints). - Lead modelling using appropriate systems engineering techniques. - Lead analysis (e.g., performance). - Perform trade-off analysis in order to select the best solution fulfilling the requirements. - Validate architecture. ...

Systems Design Engineer - SCADA Location: Ashby de la zouch, UK (Hybrid/Office & Site-Based) Outside IR35 Contract Duration: 12 Months About the Role We are seeking a skilled and motivated Systems Design Engineer with strong SCADA system engineering expertise to join our rail infrastructure team. This … system architecture, and interface design, supporting the delivery of complex and safety-critical rail systems. You will play a key role across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture through to design, integration, and commissioning, ensuring robust and scalable solutions are delivered. Key Responsibilities Requirements Engineering Lead ...

Role: Senior Systems Engineer (Contractor) Site Location: Portsmouth Rate: £625 - £650 p/d Umbrella Duration: 12-month contract Are you an experienced Systems Engineer with a maritime background and a passion for complex system integration? Our client, a reputable organisation supporting naval combat systems, is hiring … Senior Systems Engineer contractor to join their team at Portsdown Technology Park. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge naval defence projects, working within a collaborative environment that includes both civilian and military professionals. What you'll be doing: * Deliver and support Synthetic Test Environment ...

Principal Systems Engineer Luton 12-Month Contract Paying up to 85p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Development of RF system requirements. Assisting engineering domains in design and integration activities. Assisting with requirements definition for integration, qualification, verification, and validation activities Essential: Hold a degree or equivalent qualification … relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g. Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or Mathematics) Experience working in an agile environment and experience across the full engineering lifecycle Knowledge of modelling and analysis using MATLAB and Cameo, Knowledge of the fully systems lifecycle Previous experience ...

Leonardo Helicopters Principal Engineer - Avionic Systems Rate: £65 LTD IR35 status: outside IR35 Duration:12 months Location: Yeovil 3 days a week on site PURPOSE To carry out requirements definition, design, development, integration, test, certification (Military and Civil) and support of Avionic and Mission Systems. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible … definition, design, development, integration, testing, qualification and in-service engineering support for avionics and mission Subsystems. The role offers significant variety and could include, however, will include a number of the aspects outlined below: Capture of requirements for Subsystems and the scheming of optimal solutions, including consideration of safety ...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Systems Engineer to support communications systems and EMC projects in the Defence and Space industry. Ideally, we are looking for someone with Military ground site installations and communications systems experience. SYSTEMS ENGINEER - EMC - INSIDE IR35 - £70 PER HOUR - PORTSMOUTH - SC CLEARED … MUST HAVE ON APPLICATION) - 6 months (+VERY LIKELY EXTENSION) - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - SECTOR: SPACE MERITUS are recruiting for an EMC & TEMPEST Systems Engineer to support a leading defence communications programme focused on secure ground-based infrastructure. This role will focus on the design, analysis, verification, and certification ...

week-long customer and programme activities when required. Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Integration Engineer to join the RSAF Tornado Engineering team supporting the ongoing operational capability of the Royal Saudi Air Force Tornado fleet. Working within an established engineering team, you will play … role in integrating technical activities across Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) programmes, ensuring engineering solutions are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme objectives. The role will involve regular engagement with customers and stakeholders, including occasional overseas travel to Saudi Arabia. Key Responsibilities Coordinate engineering integration activities across ...

behalf of our client, we are seeking a Nuclear Hardening Systems Engineer to join their team on an initial 6-month contract in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing Nuclear Hardening (NH) compliant solutions for ground-based Military Satellite Communications (MilSatCom) infrastructure, supporting requirements analysis, design … verification and stakeholder engagement activities. Role: Nuclear Hardening Systems Engineer Pay: 80 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Portsmouth Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 -month contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance : SC required on submission, UK Eyes only project Responsibilities Engage with stakeholders to capture, analyse ...

Principal Systems Engineer – Future Combat Air - 1654 Location: Luton, UK (Capability Green) Contract Length: 12 Months Rate: £84.63 UMBRELLA Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: 80–100% onsite (4–5 days per week) Clearance Required: SC Clearance eligible and Sole UK Nationality required My client has an opportunity … Systems Engineer to join the team supporting the development of advanced aerospace systems as part of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) . This role will focus on supporting the development of system requirements, including design and interface definition activities to assist engineering teams with design ...

their team in Bristol on a contract basis. This role supports the delivery of integration tools to customers, acting as the liaison between the Systems Engineering section and Manufacturing. The position demands a proactive approach to ensure timely delivery of critical path activities. This position … months with the possibility of extension. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the delivery of integration tools to customers by liaising between Systems Engineering and Manufacturing Working with Project Leads and development teams to ensure timely delivery of critical path activities Collaborating within an agile development team of mixed discipline engineers ...

hardware, software, and configuration Manage and release software and configuration files for production and aftersales environments Ensure correct software release levels across engineering toolchains and configuration systems Support the creation and release of full software baselines for R&D (pre-series), production, and aftersales Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure timely project delivery Track and report project status, risks, and issues Analyse and resolve engineering and configuration-related problems using structured methodologies Contribute to continuous improvement and optimisation of processes What We're Looking For Experience in software configuration, release management, or systems ...

Solutions Developer (Systems Integration & Test) £72.54 per hour (Inside IR35) 12 months Bristol - full time on site The Solution Developers will provide the core integration resource within a lab-based development environment, bringing with them a technical background in systems integration, communication systems engineering and networking. … military communication systems. * Support the Solution Architect in creating the System Architecture and lower-level system and sub-system designs * Develop and integrate communication systems against designs. * Perform unit testing and debugging in support of verification and validation. * Support the Solution Tester in defining appropriate Tests. * Collaborating with wider ...

client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an Electronics Systems Engineer to join their Maritime Services team in Great Baddow or Cowes. This is a contracted role where you will be required to work onsite for 4 days a week over a 6-month … period. Key Responsibilities: Designing, developing, and maintaining electronics radar systems Conducting detailed hardware engineering tasks to support project deliverables Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with project goals Analysing system requirements and ensuring compliance with relevant standards Testing and validating electronic systems to guarantee performance ...

Systems Engineer - EMC/TEMPEST 6 month contract Based in Portsmouth Offering 70ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with EMC/TEMPEST? Do you have experience working on MilSatComs? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this … could be the role for you! As the Systems Engineer - EMC/TEMPEST, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills ...