Systems Engineer

Gold Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology provider in the UK is looking for a skilled Systems Engineer to join their team in Portsmouth on a 6-month contract. The role involves systems engineering activities, supporting simulation technologies, and ensuring effective communication with project managers. Candidates should have a degree in a technical discipline and knowledge of simulation standards. Security clearance is a requirement. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects impacting the Armed Forces.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of distributed simulation technologies and standards, including DIS, HLA, and DDS.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycles.
• Experience with virtual machines and shared computing environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute key systems engineering activities on significant projects.
• Deliver work packages and report progress to project leads.
• Communicate with technical leads to ensure delivery.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements

System Design & Architecture

Integration

Verification & Validation (IVV)

Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS)

High Level Architecture (HLA)

Data Distribution Service (DDS)

Virtual Machines (VMware / Hyper-V)

Network Protocols

Education

Degree-level qualification in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or similar

Tools

Wireshark

PowerShell

Lua

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Location: Portsmouth

Day Rate: DOE Inside IR35

Term: 6 Months

Security Clearance: SC to start

Key Skills: Systems Engineering, Requirements, System Design & Architecture, Integration, Verification & Validation (IV&V), DIS (Distributed Interactive Simulation), HLA (High Level Architecture), DDS (Data Distribution Service), Virtual Machines (VMware / Hyper‑V), Shared Computing Environments, Servers & Hosting Platforms

As a Systems Engineer, you will have an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference to the UK's Armed Forces. You will join the Synthetic Test Environments and Analysis Tools Service (STEATS) team, operating within the Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service (NCSISS).

About Us: We are at the forefront of technology innovation, providing cutting‑edge solutions to our clients. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment where creativity and expertise thrive. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer with a strong focus on simulation technologies to join our team on a contract basis.

Responsibilities

• Execute key systems engineering activities on significant and complex projects
• Deliver work packages and report progress to project leads and customers
• Communicate effectively with the STEATS Technical Lead and STEATS Project Manager to ensure alignment and delivery
• Support the STEATS Tools and STE Capability Leads in delivering:
  • Tactical data analysis tools
  • Real‑time combat system equipment simulators and stimulators

Qualifications

• Knowledge of distributed simulation technologies and standards, including DIS, HLA, and DDS
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycles, including requirements, design, and testing
• Experience with computer technologies such as virtual machines, shared computing environments, and servers
• Software development methods, processes, and scripting (e.g. Lua, PowerShell)
• Understanding of computer network architectures, protocols, and analysis, including:
  • Client/server architectures
  • TCP/IP, UDP, VLANs, NTP
  • Network analysis using tools such as Wireshark
• Degree‑level qualification in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a similar technical discipline, with relevant post‑degree experience (or equivalent experience)
• Full professional membership of a relevant professional body or equivalent accreditation

Contact

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Systems Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!

Please note: Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy.

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