Systems Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026.
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 + DV Bonus
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
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