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Senior Systems Engineer

Job Title: Systems Engineer Location: Rugeley Term: Initial 12 Months IR35: INSIDE Hourly Rate: £DOE WFH: Hybrid The Role We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Contractor to support the delivery of complex,…

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Contract type Contract
Posted 15 July 2026

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About this contract

Job Title: Systems Engineer
Location: Rugeley
Term: Initial 12 Months
IR35: INSIDE
Hourly Rate: £DOE
WFH: Hybrid

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Contractor to support the delivery of complex, secure engineering programmes within a highly regulated defence environment. This role will involve working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, stakeholders and customers to develop, manage and verify system requirements, support integration activities and ensure the successful delivery of secure, mission-critical systems.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, requirements management and information assurance, with experience operating within UK defence or similarly security-conscious environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Support system verification and validation activities across the engineering life
cycleAnalyse and interpret system requirements to develop verification strategies and test appro
achesContribute to system integration, testing, and validation of electronic and electrical subsy
stemsParticipate in design and verification reviews, assessing impacts on system performance and function
alityCollaborate with systems, electronics, and software engineers to resolve integration chall
engesMaintain clear documentation and traceability of verification activitiesEssential Skills & Experience:

Demonstrable expence designing and supporting secure systems within UK MoD or defence environments.
Strong understanding of Information Assurance principles and secure system design.
Proven experience in systems engineering and requirements management on complex engineering programmes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including requirements validation and optimisation.
Experience supporting verification, validation, integration and qualification activities.
Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels to resolve technical challengesDesirable Skills & Experience

Experience of electronic and electrical systems, preferably within defence, aerospace or other safety-critical sectors.
Experience planning, facilitating and conducting system and subsystem integration, testing and qualification activities.
Knowledge of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), reliability engineering and technical publication development.
Familiarity with systems engineering standards, frameworks and best practices.
Experience implementing or supporting Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches***PLEASE NOTE***

Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy

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