Systems Engineer

Watford, Hertfordshire
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World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Systems Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. 

The department are looking for Systems Engineers ideally from the defence / aerospace background.  Previous experience of DOORS is required.

Hourly Rate: £70.00ph (Umbrella). 
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’
Location: Bristol or Stevenage (depending on your preference)
Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 2-3 days per week (this could reduce once up to speed in the role). A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). 
Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. 
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview process: One stage video interview
 
Airborne Launcher Functional Systems Engineer Job Description:

Analyse high level design documentation to elaborate and capture required sub-system functional behaviour
Review evidence and produce certification statements
Build good working relationships with stakeholders to enable effective review of artefacts with teams above and below
Support resolution of queries and non-compliances 
Skillset/experience required:

Essential:

Strong Systems Engineering background
Specific tools knowledge: IBM DOORS
Requirements Elicitation
Verification of requirements and evidence review
Rapid assimilation of technical information
Desirable:

Specific tools knowledge: IBM Rhapsody / IBM Engineering Workflow Management
Air launched weapons experience
Experience managing software-heavy equipment requirements / integration of software-heavy equipment

Job Info
CV-Library logo
Job Title:
Systems Engineer
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Watford, Hertfordshire
Salary:
£70 Per hour Overtime Rate
Posted:
Jan 5th 2026
Closes:
Feb 5th 2026
Sector:
Engineering
Contract:
Contract
Hours:
Full Time
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