Systems Engineer

Systems
Engineer

Key Role Details

Location: South-East, UK
(hybrid)

Contract: 15-month fixed-term
contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a
Systems Engineer to join an Engineering team responsible for the delivery,
integration and evolution of complex software-intensive technology systems.

The role involves the
analysis, design, integration and delivery of technical solutions, ensuring
that systems meet defined requirements, technical standards, quality
expectations and project objectives.

Working closely with
customers, project managers, software developers, infrastructure specialists,
hardware engineers and other technical stakeholders, the Systems Engineer will
contribute throughout the full systems lifecycle, from requirements capture and
solution architecture through to integration, verification, validation,
deployment and ongoing development.

The successful
candidate will have a structured approach to engineering complex systems, with
the ability to translate business and customer needs into clear, traceable
technical requirements and practical, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

·       Lead requirements
elicitation, analysis, capture and decomposition activities for complex
technology and software integration projects.

·       Facilitate technical
workshops and stakeholder discussions to establish functional and
non-functional requirements, system constraints, dependencies and acceptance
criteria.

·       Analyse, design and
document cost-effective technical solutions that meet customer, business and
project objectives.

·       Develop and maintain
system architectures, functional designs, interface specifications, integration
strategies and other systems engineering documentation.

·       Define and manage
requirements traceability across business objectives, system requirements,
subsystem specifications, implementation and verification activities.

·       Analyse system
interfaces, data flows, dependencies and interactions between software
applications, infrastructure components and external systems.

·       Specify and document
software interfaces and APIs, including HTTP/S, REST and JSON-based
integrations.

·       Support the
definition of system boundaries, component responsibilities, integration
patterns and technical design decisions.

·       Develop and maintain
systems engineering plans covering integration, verification, validation,
qualification and acceptance.

·       Work with software
development, infrastructure and test teams to resolve technical issues and
ensure that integrated solutions perform as intended.

·       Contribute to
technical proposals, project estimates, Statements of Work (SoW) and solution
feasibility assessments.

·       Provide systems
engineering input into project planning, scheduling, dependency management and
technical risk assessments.

·       Participate in design
reviews, technical assurance activities, customer presentations and discussions
with external stakeholders and suppliers.

·       Support system
deployment, transition into service and the resolution of integration issues
throughout implementation.

·       Promote engineering
best practice, documentation quality, configuration control and continuous
improvement.

·       Maintain awareness of
emerging technologies, software engineering practices, industry standards and
systems engineering methodologies.

·       Ensure compliance
with relevant security, quality, operational and health and safety
requirements.

·       Travel domestically
and internationally, where required, to support project delivery and
stakeholder engagement.

·       Undertake additional
engineering responsibilities as reasonably required.

Qualifications and
Experience Required

Essential:

·       Degree in Systems
Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or
a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

·       Previous experience
working as a Systems Engineer on complex software, technology or systems
integration projects.

·       Demonstrable
experience applying systems engineering principles across the full project
lifecycle.

·       Experience in
requirements elicitation, analysis, decomposition, specification and management
using structured systems engineering methodologies.

·       Strong understanding
of system architecture, solution design, component interactions and systems
integration.

·       Experience analysing
and documenting software interfaces and APIs, including HTTP/S, REST and JSON.

·       Understanding of
distributed systems, data exchange, system dependencies and integration between
multiple software components or platforms.

·       Knowledge of
verification, validation, system testing and acceptance principles.

·       Experience working
with customers and managing technical stakeholders to establish requirements
and resolve complex technical issues.

·       Ability to produce
clear, structured technical documentation, architecture descriptions, interface
specifications and engineering reports.

·       Strong communication
and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts
to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable:

·       Experience delivering
large-scale, software-intensive systems or complex technology integration
programmes.

·       Experience using
requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS.

·       Knowledge of UML,
Enterprise Architect or other model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools.

·       Familiarity with
system modelling, interface control documentation and architecture design
methods.

·       Experience working in
Windows and UNIX/Linux environments.

·       Understanding of
software development lifecycles, configuration management, change control and
release management.

·       Awareness of ITIL,
service transition, operational support and systems lifecycle management.

·       Experience working
within environments with demanding requirements for system availability,
resilience, performance, security or reliability.

·       INCOSE certification,
ITIL certification or a relevant postgraduate qualification.

Skills and Personal
Attributes

·       Strong analytical,
logical and structured problem-solving skills.

·       Ability to understand
complex technical environments and break them down into manageable systems,
components, interfaces and requirements.

·       Excellent
communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage
at all levels.

·       Ability to influence
multidisciplinary teams and establish effective working relationships across
engineering, software development, infrastructure, testing and project
management.

·       Commercial awareness
and an understanding of the balance between technical quality, delivery
schedules, cost and business objectives.

·       Self-motivated and
proactive, with the ability to work independently and manage competing
priorities.

·       Methodical approach,
excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.

·       Ability to identify
technical risks, dependencies, inconsistencies and gaps in requirements.

·       Adaptability and the
ability to learn new technologies, tools and engineering approaches quickly.

·       Commitment to
continuous professional development and engineering best practice.

·       Willingness to travel
in support of project and customer requirements.