Entry-Level Systems & Software Engineer (DV Cleared)

Withyouwithme; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized Defence company in Harrogate seeks individuals for an early career engineering role. This full-time position supports mission-critical activities in a secure setting, with a focus on systems and software engineering. Applicants should have active UKSV DV clearance and a background in the Armed Forces or Defence. The company emphasizes potential unlocking for veterans and those not fitting traditional pathways, offering stability and meaningful work in a small and growing team.

Qualifications

• Already hold active UKSV DV clearance.
• Background in Armed Forces or Defence.
• Early career engineers or technically minded individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support mission-critical activity within a classified setting.
• Work within a small, specialized team.
• Engage in structured environments and on-site teamwork.

Skills

Technical curiosity

Problem-solving ability

Professionalism

Discretion

Commitment

Job description

WithYouWithMe is supporting the growth of a highly specialist Defence capability based in Harrogate. This is a rare opportunity for someone at the early stages of their engineering career (particularly from a military or defence background) to step into long‑term, meaningful work within a secure environment.

Due to the nature of the work, details are limited at this stage. What we can share is that this role sits at the intersection of systems and software engineering, supporting mission‑critical activity within a classified setting.

About the opportunity

• Full‑time role based 100% on site in a secure facility
• Lower barrier to entry than many defence roles, but UKSV DV clearance is essential
• Small, specialised team with long‑term growth plans
• Opportunity to be part of a pilot train‑and‑deploy pathway, with structured support and development

Who this role is for

We’re particularly keen to hear from individuals who:

• Already hold active UKSV DV clearance
• Have a background in the Armed Forces, Defence, or national security
• Are early career engineers, or technically minded individuals looking to transition into systems/software engineering
• Enjoy structured environments, on‑site teamwork, and meaningful, mission‑led work
• You don’t need to be a fully‑fledged software engineer on day one. What matters most is:
• Strong technical curiosity and problem‑solving ability
• Willingness to learn across systems and software disciplines
• Professionalism, discretion, and commitment

Why WYWM

At WYWM, we specialise in unlocking potential — particularly for veterans and those who don’t always fit traditional hiring pathways. We work closely with Defence partners to train, support, and deploy talent into roles where they can genuinely thrive.

This is a small‑scale opportunity (initially one role), but for the right person it represents:

• Stability
• Purpose
• A long‑term career within Defence

Interested?

If this role sounds like something you’d like to explore, even if you’re unsure you tick every box -we’d love to have a confidential conversation.