New Job Opening: Systems Engineer in Gloucester, UK

Job Description

Our client, a leading organisation within the national security sector, is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to play a key role across the Systems Development Lifecycle. This is a unique opportunity to work on highly impactful, mission-critical programmes that contribute directly to national security outcomes.You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment where innovation, quality, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything they do.

Systems Engineer
Salary: £90,000 – £100,000
Clearance Required: eDV
Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid Working)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Driving Systems Engineering activities across the full V Lifecycle


• Providing architectural oversight, ensuring robust integration and test strategies


• Championing engineering best practices and process rigour to improve quality and delivery


• Applying systems thinking to shape and influence complex customer challenges


• Supporting delivery across a range of methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)


• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-assurance solutions

Your Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of the V Lifecycle


• Proven experience in architectural design oversight, integration, and testing


• Ability to implement engineering governance and improve quality standards


• Systems thinking mindset with the ability to solve complex problems


• Experience across multiple delivery methodologies


• Exposure to diverse client domains and relevant standards

Key Requirements

• Ability to manage and influence multiple, challenging stakeholders


• Confidence engaging with C-suite, business, and technical audiences


• Strong working knowledge of ISO 15288 and IEC 61508


• Experience within high-security or safety-critical environments