DV Systems Engineer

IO Associates; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced DV Cleared Systems Engineer to support secure IT programmes. You will define requirements, shape delivery strategies, and mentor junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in requirements management, knowledge of MBSE tools, and excellent communication skills. The package includes a competitive salary of £65-80k, a bonus, and additional benefits.

Benefits

10% bonus

Car allowance

Above average pension

Private medical

Qualifications

• Strong background in requirements management.
• Experience with verification and validation processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage clear, testable requirements.
• Shape delivery strategies and produce architecture models.
• Develop and execute test and integration plans.
• Support delivery across multiple project stages.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to practice development.

Skills

Requirements management

Verification/Validation

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

DOORS

ArchiMate

UML

SysML

Job description

Overview

We're seeking an experienced DV Cleared Systems Engineer to support secure IT programmes of national importance. This role covers the full life cycle - from requirements analysis through to design, testing, and validation - in a dynamic, client-facing consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to define and manage clear, testable requirements.
• Shape delivery strategies, produce architecture models, and technical designs.
• Develop and execute test and integration plans.
• Support delivery across multiple project stages.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to practice development.

Qualifications

• Strong background in requirements management and verification/validation.
• Knowledge of MBSE (ArchiMate, UML, SysML) and requirements tools (eg DOORS).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable: Cyber, secure system design, MOD frameworks, Agile experience, consultancy background.

Package: £65-80k + 10% bonus + car allowance + Above average pension + private medical