System Engineer

Mane Contract Services; Frome, Ampthill; On-site; GBP 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking Systems Engineers to support a major defence engineering programme focused on complex, software-intensive systems and advanced platform integration. On-site presence is required in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, with a 12-month duration and a 4-day week pattern.

This contract offers a high-integrity environment and challenging technical work. You will work across the full systems engineering lifecycle, contributing to requirements, modelling, verification, validation

Qualifications

• Strong background in systems engineering within large, complex programmes.
• Experience in Command & Control or similar domains is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in modelling, simulation, and MBSE tools.
• Understanding of complex systems with significant software components.
• Experience in V&V lifecycle activities.
• Familiarity with defence standards and systems engineering best practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage requirements using tools such as DOORS.
• Support MBSE activities using tools such as Cameo.
• Conduct modelling and simulation (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink).
• Lead and support Verification & Validation activities.
• Produce Verification & Acceptance (V&A) statements.
• Assess and implement change proposals.
• Work with Comms and RF network architectures.
• Apply relevant Def-Stan, MIL-STD, and industry best practice.
• Understand system level behaviours, constraints, and limitations.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

DOORS

Cameo

MATLAB/Simulink

V&V

Defence standards

System integration

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

We're looking for talented Systems Engineers to support a major defence engineering programme focused on complex, software intensive systems and advanced platform integration. If you thrive in high integrity environments and enjoy solving multi-faceted technical challenges, this contract offers a compelling opportunity.

Location

Ampthill, Bedfordshire

On-site presence required

• Duration: 12 months
• Working Pattern: 4?day week (Mon-Thurs) with flexible arrangements
• Rate: Competitive per hour (Inside IR35)
• Clearance: BPSS to start; SC required later
• Eligibility: Sole UK nationals only (due to programme requirements)

Role Overview

You'll join a growing engineering function supporting multiple business areas, including platform systems and special projects. These roles are driven by increased demand across complex system integration activities, including work on next generation turreted systems and other mission critical capabilities.

You'll contribute across the full systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements and modelling to verification, validation, and acceptance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage requirements using tools such as DOORS
• Support MBSE activities using tools such as Cameo
• Conduct modelling and simulation (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink)
• Lead and support Verification & Validation activities
• Produce Verification & Acceptance (V&A) statements
• Assess and implement change proposals
• Work with Comms and RF network architectures
• Apply relevant Def-Stan, MIL-STD, and industry best practice
• Understand system level behaviours, constraints, and limitations

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background in systems engineering within large, complex programmes
• Experience in Command & Control or similar domains is highly advantageous
• Proficiency in modelling, simulation, and MBSE tools
• Understanding of complex systems with significant software components
• Experience in V&V lifecycle activities
• Familiarity with defence standards and systems engineering best practice
• Ability to integrate, analyse, and problem solve at system level

Ideal Candidate Profile

You're a systems thinker with a passion for designing and integrating complex systems. You're comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams, navigating technical challenges, and contributing to high?integrity engineering outcomes.

If you're a Systems Engineer ready to take on a technically rich, high impact contract role, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major UK defence programme.

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