Portsmouth, Hampshire Maintenance and Engineering Contract GBP 55.00 per hour Contact

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Posted Date

22/09/2025

Job Ref.

BBBH17642

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Our client has an opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join them on a contract basis for 6 months. You will be joining a team of Lead Systems Engineers and Architects, working on Military Satellite Communications.

Role: Systems Engineer
Location: Portsmouth – fully onsite
Hours: 35 per week
Clearance: SC needed on application – British Eyes Only due to project
Hourly Rate: c£55 per hour via umbrella, inside Ir35

What you’ll be doing:

Requirements capture and definition from stakeholder needs through to sub-systems; ownership of traceability and verification. Verification Validation and Test (VV&T) support Ground System level architectural design definition and trade-offs Working with Engineering Leads and Partners to define the segment and associated sub-system architectures via integrated Working Groups Technical proposal inputs Solution Lead for customer and internal governance reviews Technical support to bidding teams Systems Engineering and project management inputs as required – to support planning, schedule and cost activities Inform stakeholders on progress and problem resolution

Requirements:

University degree or equivalent in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related discipline Must understand and have working experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Good working knowledge of Milsatcom infrastructure and architecture Experience in the design, integration and roll out of end-to-end digital telecommunications systems (milsatcom desirable) covering
space, control and ground segments using Waterfall or Agile methodologies Experience of defining solutions within an Architectural Framework using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and appropriate tools (EA desirable) Experience of engagement with customers and partners Working understanding of portfolios in terms of satellite platforms and payloads, satellite control, mission control, network control Robust presentation and writing skills

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!

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