Senior Systems Engineer

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

I am looking for Senior Systems Engineers (6-10 yrs exp) for an initial 6-month contract in Southampton.

• Work Pattern: 2-3 days onsite in Southampton
• Contract: 6 mths initially
• Clearance: Current candidates will need to hold active SC Clearance
• Rates: (Apply online only) per day Inside IR35 DOE

Brief Overview:

We're looking for experienced Systems Engineers to join a major Defence programme in Southampton, focusing on the requirements and early lifecycle stages of the Systems Engineering V-Model. Candidates should have a strong Defence background, active SC clearance, and be available to work on-site 2-3 days per week.