Contract Systems Engineer

Searchability; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor is seeking a Contract Systems Engineer in Cambridgeshire to support high-priority projects. The role includes working on Command & Control systems with hybrid working options. Candidates should have strong systems engineering experience and a background in modelling and V&V processes. This is a 6-month contract at £75/hour, with opportunities for extensions in a highly collaborative team.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity to work on innovative military technologies

Qualifications

• Systems engineering experience across full lifecycle.
• Strong background in Command & Control domains.
• Modelling and simulation experience using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Knowledge of Verification & Validation processes.
• Familiarity with Comms and RF Network Architectures.
• Active SC clearance or eligible, BPSS to start.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Team on high-priority special projects with a focus on Command & Control systems.
• Participate in the systems lifecycle, including modelling, V&V activity, and architecture assessments.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Command & Control

V&V

Matlab

Simulink

Defence

Modelling

Comms Architecture

Job description

Contract Systems Engineer
• £75/hour Inside IR35
• Hybrid working
• 6-month initial contract, likely extensions
• Work on projects in the defence and aerospace sector

ABOUT THE CLIENT:
Our client is a global defence organisation delivering cutting-edge technology to UK and international customers. Their Bedfordshire-based operation works across special projects, weapons systems and platform integration. Due to high demand and growth across business areas, they’re looking for an experienced Systems Engineer contractor to join the team.

THE BENEFITS:
• Hybrid working (minimum 2 days onsite)
• £75/hour (Inside IR35)
• 6-month initial contract
• Opportunity to work on innovative military technologies

THE SYSTEMS ENGINEER ROLE:
This role supports the Engineering Team on high-priority special projects, with a particular focus on Command & Control systems. You’ll play a key part in the systems lifecycle including modelling, V&V activity and architecture assessments. You’ll join a collaborative and well-resourced team, with opportunities to bring your expertise to the forefront on strategically significant defence projects.

SYSTEMS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
• Systems engineering experience across full lifecycle
• Strong background in Command & Control domains
• Modelling and simulation experience (MATLAB/Simulink)
• Knowledge of Verification & Validation processes
• Familiarity with Comms and RF Network Architectures
• Active SC clearance (or eligible), BPSS to start

TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [e-mail]. For further information please call: 0203 854 0120 / 07889 589 648.
By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS:
Systems Engineering, Command & Control, V&V, Matlab, Simulink, Defence, Modelling, MIL-STD, Comms Architecture, NSD