Systems Engineer

  • Certain Advantage
  • Stevenage, Hertfordshire
  • Jan 31, 2026
Contractor Telecommunications

Job Description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Systems Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. The department are looking for Systems Engineers ideally from the defence / aerospace background. Previous experience of DOORS is required.Hourly Rate: £70.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter'Location: Bristol or Stevenage (depending on your preference)Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 2-3 days per week (this could reduce once up to speed in the role). A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)Interview process: One stage video interviewAirborne Launcher Functional Systems Engineer Job Description:
  • Analyse high level design documentation to elaborate and capture required sub-system functional behaviour
  • Review evidence and produce certification statements
  • Build good working relationships with stakeholders to enable effective review of artefacts with teams above and below
  • Support resolution of queries and non-compliances
Skillset/experience required:Essential:
  • Strong Systems Engineering background
  • Specific tools knowledge: IBM DOORS
  • Requirements Elicitation
  • Verification of requirements and evidence review
  • Rapid assimilation of technical information
Desirable:
  • Specific tools knowledge: IBM Rhapsody / IBM Engineering Workflow Management
  • Air launched weapons experience
  • Experience managing software-heavy equipment requirements / integration of software-heavy equipment