Systems Engineer

Southampton, Hampshire
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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.

The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a Systems Engineer?

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 stimulatorsWhat are we looking for in our next Systems Engineer?

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 accreditationMy 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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Job Info
CV-Library logo
Job Title:
Systems Engineer
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Southampton, Hampshire
Salary:
Competitive
Posted:
Dec 16th 2025
Closes:
Jan 16th 2026
Sector:
Military, Emergency & Government
Contract:
Contract
Hours:
Full Time
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