Defence Analyst

Gregory Martin International; Bristol, Corsham, Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing consultancy for key Ministry of Defence programmes, focusing on Space Systems and C4ISTAR engineering. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in systems engineering, with expertise in developing technical solutions and engaging stakeholders. With a flexible hybrid working model and opportunities for career advancement, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing company. If you are ready to take on demanding consultancy assignments and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Work from home options

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Proven systems engineering experience in MOD programmes.
• Degree educated in relevant scientific fields.

Responsibilities

• Undertake systems engineering consultancy for MOD programmes.
• Develop technical solutions to complex business problems.

Skills

Systems Engineering Lifecycle

Space Systems development

C4ISTAR engineering

ITiL

eTOM

ECSS Standards

Requirements analysis

DOORS

MODAF

TOGAF

Satellite Systems Toolkit (STK)

Stakeholder engagement

Workshop facilitation

Electronics

Education

Degree in Electronics

Degree in Physics

Degree in Maths

Degree in Scientific based technical subject

Tools

DOORS

Satellite Systems Toolkit (STK)

Job description

Systems Engineer Consultant / Defence Analyst – Space Systems, Satellite Communications

Our client seeks an experienced Systems Engineer / Defence Analyst to undertake systems engineering consultancy on key Ministry of Defence (MOD) programmes. You will have a background preferably in Space Systems and C4ISTAR engineering, with a sound understanding of scientific and mathematical techniques and the proven ability to develop technical solutions to business problems.

Candidates will require expertise in some or all of the following skills:

• Systems Engineering Lifecycle
• Space Systems development or Space Systems Operations is preferable
• ITiL or eTOM
• European Cooperation for Space Standardization (ECSS) Standards useful
• Defining, analysing and documenting requirements (incl. use of DOORS)
• Tools and techniques to develop concepts and enterprise architectural solutions including MODAF and TOGAF
• Satellite Systems Toolkit (STK)
• Technology and capability roadmapping
• Stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation
• Electronics
• Degree educated or equivalent, Electronics, Physics, Maths, Scientific based technical subject

Desirable candidates will have solid systems engineering experience and expertise to support its growing operations in the South/Southwest, with successful candidates able to work from home and on client sites.

Successful candidates will have the experience or aspirations to undertake demanding consultancy assignments, with the flexibility to work for a rapidly growing company.

The role is permanent with excellent opportunities for career development.

Candidates will already have either SC or DV UK Security Clearance

Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 plus benefits / flexible hybrid working

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire / Bristol / Corsham, Wiltshire