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System Engineer

Systems Engineer Bristol (Filton) | Upto £75 per hour | Inside IR35 | 6-Month Contract | Strong Extension Potential We're seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join a cutting-edge defence programme developing…

Inside IR35 IT
Pay rate £70 – £80/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 7 July 2026

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Systems Engineer

Bristol (Filton) | Upto £75 per hour | Inside IR35 | 6-Month Contract | Strong Extension Potential

We're seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join a cutting-edge defence programme developing next-generation Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) capability.

This is a high-profile project offering the opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced defence technology, supporting the development of complex systems and working closely with systems engineering, software and algorithm development teams.

The Role

As a Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of a critical Command & Control subsystem, supporting requirements capture, functional architecture development and systems engineering activities across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Capture, derive and refine system and subsystem requirements.
Support the development of functional architectures and system designs.
Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Identify and manage risks, opportunities, assumptions and issues.
Contribute to technical reviews, project reporting and engineering governance activities.
Engage with stakeholders across systems engineering, software and algorithm disciplines.
Support the delivery of complex engineering solutions within demanding timescales.

Required Experience

Systems engineering or product development experience.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle.
Functional design and development experience.
Experience working within cross-functional engineering teams.
Practical knowledge of IBM DOORS, IBM Rhapsody and/or IBM Engineering Workflow Management.
Candidates must be eligible for UK Security ClearanceThis is an excellent opportunity to join a pioneering defence programme and contribute to the development of advanced technology within a highly collaborative engineering environment.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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