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System Engineer
Systems Engineer - Defence & Space Division
Belcan is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer in Portsmouth, with exciting opportunities to work on cutting-edge satellite communication solutions.
Contract Details
- Duration: 6 months | IR35: Inside
- Pay Rate: Up to £60/ph
- Working Arrangement: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
About the Role
Our client is looking for a talented Systems Engineer to join their Defence & Space division, working on ground-breaking projects across land, sea, and air domains. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact throughout the full system lifecycle, from conceptual development to operational deployment and in-service support.
Key Responsibilities
As a Systems Engineer, you will:
- Identify key stakeholders and capture, validate, and clarify requirements
- Define solution boundaries and system architecture designs
- Conduct modelling and performance analysis, supporting static and dynamic modeling
- Lead trade-off decisions to select optimal technical solutions
- Manage interface requirement specifications
- Support verification and validation activities, ensuring alignment with requirements
- Assist with system integration and evaluation throughout the product life-cycle
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Requirements
Essential
- Degree-qualified in an engineering discipline (as recognised by IET)
- Strong experience across systems engineering lifecycle activities, including:
- Requirements management and capture
- System architecture and modelling
- Verification and validation processes
- Ability to apply structured systems engineering methodologies
- Experience analysing stakeholder needs and translating them into technical solutions
- Solid understanding of system design, integration, and lifecycle management
- Ability to obtain or hold a SC clearance (Security Cleared)
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Desirable
- Knowledge of military standards
- Hands-on experience with military satellite communications systems
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (or actively working towards it)
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