Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer £79.65ph, UMB inside IR35 3 days p/w onsite in Wimborne 12-month contract BPSS clearance only Our client in the defence and security sector is seeking a Systems Engineer for an initial 12-month contract…

Inside IR35 Remote Public Sector
Pay rate £79.65/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 16 October 2026

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Systems Engineer

£79.65ph, UMB inside IR35
3 days p/w onsite in Wimborne
12-month contract
BPSS clearance only

Our client in the defence and security sector is seeking a Systems Engineer for an initial 12-month contract based in Wimborne. The role focuses on front-end systems engineering across the left-hand side of the V-model, including requirements capture, systems architecture, modelling and design, with progression through to Verification and Validation (V&V).

Key Responsibilities:

Capturing, analysing and managing system requirements
Developing and maintaining system architectures
Applying Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles to systems development
Creating system models and supporting design activities
Managing technical traceability across the systems engineering lifecycle
Supporting the progression of systems from early definition through to Verification and Validation
Working collaboratively with engineering, project and customer teams

Job Requirements:

Experience in systems engineering within the defence, security or other highly regulated environment
Strong understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering and systems engineering processes
Experience in requirements capture and management
Knowledge of systems architecture, modelling and design
Understanding of the V-model and experience progressing systems through to Verification and Validation
Experience using Sparx Enterprise Architect would be advantageous
Familiarity with SysML, UML or IBM Rhapsody is desirable
Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical information clearly

Contract Details:

Initial 12-month contract
Based in Wimborne, with a preference for three days onsite per week
Fully remote working may be considered, with occasional onsite attendance for those meeting the technical requirements
BPSS clearance is required
One-stage interview process conducted via Microsoft Teams
If you are an experienced Systems Engineer with strong MBSE, requirements and architecture expertise, apply now to support an important defence and security project

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