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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