Software Systems Engineer (Defence)

Frontier Resourcing; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is seeking a Software Systems Engineer to join their innovative team based in Bristol. The role involves defining system requirements, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with defence standards. Ideal candidates will have a passion for questioning norms and possess SC clearance for operational requirements. This hybrid position includes opportunities for international travel while being part of a progressive organization focused on creative solutions.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Scheme

International Travel Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering within the defence sector.
• Current active SC clearance is ideally required.
• Ability to question standard practices and propose innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage system requirements to meet customer and regulatory standards.
• Engage with stakeholders to develop system architectures.
• Conduct hands-on integration and validation activities.

Skills

System Requirements Definition

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Requirements Derivation

Functional Specification Development

Systems Integration

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Job description

Software Systems Engineer (Defence)

Bristol Based (Hybrid Role)

Ideally holding current active SC clearance

Competitive Salary + Pension and Benefits

International Travel required

Our client is looking to expand their team and need to hire a Software Systems Engineer with a passion and ability to question standard software systems engineering. They are a progressive Defence client, always interested in disrupting the norm, if you are s Software Systems Engineer, who likes to ask questions, pose new solutions and creative in your design, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Role Purpose
To define, manage, and derive system requirements that support the development of defence systems, ensuring compliance with customer needs, regulatory standards, and operational best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with internal and external defence stakeholders to define system architectures and ensure alignment with operational requirements.
• Author and manage system requirements and design documentation in accordance with MOD and company standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to derive technical requirements and ensure system integrity.
• Develop functional specifications to support design, integration, and verification activities.
• Analyse electrical and software interface definitions (ICDs) to support system integration.
• Prepare systems engineering plans in line with defence standards and company policy.
• Plan and execute system integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) activities.
• Conduct hands-on system integration in lab and field environments.
• Assess and define hardware/software interface requirements in coordination with stakeholders.
• Recommend and support system upgrades or modifications to meet evolving operational needs.

Please apply with latest CV for immediate review.