System Engineer (eDV Clearance Required)

Matchtech Group

  • London Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • £60,000-75,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Enhanced/UKIC DV is required for this roleKey skills required for this roleSystem Engineer (UKIC DV)ImportantSystem Engineer (eDV)Job descriptionOur client, a rapidly growing values-driven team in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a talented and motivated System Engineer with eDV Clearance to join their team. The role involves scoping, designing, and delivering mission-critical solutions to protect the UK. You will advise clients on system engineering best practices and ensure successful project delivery with minimal risk.Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop project scopes and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
  • Facilitate workshops and meetings such as risk analysis, pre-mortems, technical design workshops, requirements elicitation
  • Design and plan the whole lifecycle approach for complex projects and programmes
  • Train and advise clients in System Engineering best practice
  • Organise and coordinate internal technical resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects, including delivery assurance and integration
  • Oversee the effective delivery of projects, ensuring they remain within scope and budget with managed risk
  • Delivery and management of System Engineering documentation, such as SEMPs
  • Creation and maintenance of System Engineering artefacts such as system models, plans, requirements, integration logic, test methodologies, etc.
  • Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs with the help of appropriate verification techniques
  • Prepare reports and present them to senior management as needed
  • Maintain strong relations with the client and all stakeholders
  • Analyse and manage risks to minimise negative effects on a project
  • Build and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
  • Prepare and review comprehensive project documentation
Job Requirements:
  • Degree level educated or equivalent experience
  • Strong technical ability and acumen to deep-dive into technical subject matter where appropriate
  • Experience working as a Systems Engineer within software, networking, digital, or cyber security
  • Experience working in a consultancy, large systems integrator, or public sector organisation delivering complex products and services
  • Experience in delivering projects as a Systems Engineer to defence, government, national security, or law enforcement organisations is desirable
  • Strong understanding of System Engineering tools, standards, techniques, and methodologies including delivery lifecycles (e.g., V-model, spiral, agile), technical risk management, and requirements management
  • Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
  • Outstanding organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • System engineering accreditation or relevant project management qualifications will be considered
Location:Hybrid, with 2-3 days working from our client's office (London/Cheltenham) or on client site as required.
If you are an experienced Systems Engineer looking to contribute effectively to high-stakes, mission-critical projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team.

Matchtech Group