System Engineer (eDV Clearance Required)

System Engineer (eDV Clearance Required)

Ref no. BHN585525

Location: Hybrid, with 2-3 days working from our client's office (London/Cheltenham) or on client site as required.

Start date: ASAP

Job type: Permanent

Job status: Open

Job summary

Enhanced/UKIC DV is required for this role. Our 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.

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