Defence Systems Engineer – SC Cleared (Onsite 2-3 days)

Copello; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for a major Defence programme in Southampton. The role focuses on requirements and early lifecycle stages of the Systems Engineering V-Model, with emphasis on system-level design and interfaces.

Candidates must have active SC clearance, 6–10 years of relevant experience, and be available to work on-site 2–3 days per week. This is a 6-month contract with daily rates inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance required.
• 6–10 years of systems engineering experience.
• Defence programme experience preferred.
• Availability for on-site work 2–3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Focus on requirements and early lifecycle stages of the Systems Engineering V-Model.
• Work on-site in Southampton 2–3 days per week.
• Support a major Defence programme and system interfaces.

Job description

Copello is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for a major Defence programme in Southampton. The role focuses on requirements and early lifecycle stages of the Systems Engineering V-Model, with emphasis on system-level design and interfaces.

Candidates must have active SC clearance, 6–10 years of relevant experience, and be available to work on-site 2–3 days per week. This is a 6-month contract with daily rates inside IR35.