System Engineer – Cyber and Information Assurance

Holt Executive Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Farnborough is seeking an experienced System Engineer to join a dynamic team developing advanced Cyber and Information Assurance products. This role requires technical ownership of engineering activities, with a strong focus on collaboration across various teams. Applicants should have a degree in engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will possess excellent documentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively across functions. Security clearance eligibility is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in systems engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of system engineering activities.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, FPGA, and mechanical teams.
• Support bid proposals and provide technical input to customers.

Skills

Requirements management

Technical documentation

Cross-functional communication

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

DOORS

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a System Engineer to join a cutting‑edge team developing advanced Cyber and Information Assurance (IA) products. This role offers the chance to work across multiple development projects, applying innovative engineering solutions to complex, real‑world problems.

What You’ll Do

• Take technical ownership of system engineering activities across one or more IA product developments.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, FPGA and mechanical teams to define and deliver coherent technical solutions.
• Engage in requirements engineering, capturing, analysing and refining requirements across all design disciplines.
• Contribute throughout the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and architecture through to development, verification, and customer delivery.
• Support bid proposals and provide technical input to customer discussions to ensure solutions meet end‑user needs.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline and 5+ years’ industry experience in systems engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements management, architecture, and product validation/verification.
• Broad technical awareness across multiple engineering disciplines, with expertise in at least one area.
• Ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation and communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience using DOORS or similar tools for requirements management is an advantage.
• Must hold sole British nationality and be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of system design languages (UML, SysML) and techniques such as use‑case analysis or trade studies.
• Experience preparing technical estimates for bids.
• Familiarity with mechanical and environmental qualification processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced System Engineer, or an electronics/software engineer looking to broaden their scope, to play a key role in the design of unique, high‑assurance products used in critical national security applications. You’ll work with an innovative team tackling challenging technical problems and shaping solutions from concept to delivery.