Systems Engineer

Anson McCade; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (3 days/week)

Relocation support

Job summary

Anson McCade seeks a technically strong Senior Systems Engineer to own the engineering lifecycle with emphasis on requirements, integration, verification, validation and qualification across hardware, software and firmware.

You will engage with stakeholders in a demanding environment, delivering high-quality outcomes. This role offers Belfast 3 days/week hybrid work, relocation support if needed and SC eligibility to start.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with requirements management, system architecture or integration and testing.
• Good understanding of verification, validation or certification processes.
• Experience with model-based engineering techniques, MBSE, is desirable.
• Confident working across hardware, software or firmware.

Responsibilities

• Work on the right-hand side of the V lifecycle, supporting integration, verification, validation and qualification activities.
• Capture, manage and mature requirements.
• Develop test documentation, test plans and test specifications.
• Execute integration and validation tests.
• Create and maintain VVRM documentation.
• Support acceptance activities and safety requirements.

Skills

Requirements management

System architecture

Integration and testing

MBSE

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Location: Belfast, 3 days per week hybrid

SC eligible, clearance required to start

Were looking for a technically strong Senior Systems Engineer who can work across the full engineering lifecycle, with particular focus on requirements, integration, verification, validation and qualification. This role suits someone who is hands-on, confident engaging with stakeholders, and comfortable working across hardware, software and firmware in a complex engineering environment.

Youll be joining a business that values strong systems thinking, practical problem solving and clear communication. This is an opportunity to take ownership of technically challenging work and contribute to customer-facing programmes where quality, rigour and delivery matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on the right-hand side of the V lifecycle, supporting integration, verification, validation and qualification activities.
• Capture, manage and mature requirements.
• Develop test documentation, test plans and test specifications.
• Execute integration and validation tests.
• Create and maintain VVRM documentation.
• Support acceptance activities and safety requirements.

Your Background

• Strong experience with requirements management, system architecture, or integration and testing.
• Good understanding of verification, validation or certification processes.
• Experience with model-based engineering techniques, including MBSE, is desirable.
• Confident working across hardware, software or firmware.
• Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline.
• Competitive salary up to £70k.
• 3 days per week hybrid in Belfast.
• Relocation support if needed.

This is a role for a technically credible engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and delivering high-quality engineering outcomes in a demanding environment.