Systems Engineer (MATLAB)
6-month contract
Mostly remote, onsite nr Reading when required
Flexible hourly rate, inside IR35
SC required
Our client, a leading company in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a MATLAB - Systems Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This hybrid role offers the flexibility of UK-wide travel as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Training Solution Delivery Lead to define work packages and technical requirements.
- Execute and deliver key work packages individually.
- Undertake activities associated with product specification and qualification.
- Work with cross-functional teams to procure and implement advanced training devices.
- Contribute to problem resolution and help improve planned system operations.
- Create and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Support and complete bid responses at Pre-Qualifying (PQQ) and Tender (ITN) stages.
- Conduct systems analysis and design work.
- Participate in technical design reviews, oversight and governance.
- Support customer questions and requests.
Job Requirements:
Essential:
- A relevant degree or equivalent training with significant experience in systems engineering.
- Strong experience in systems engineering, ideally covering all sections of the V-model.
- Experience with systems engineering technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
- Experience in writing scopes of work and acceptance criteria.
- Knowledge of the development of Systems of Systems.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-discipline environment to produce deliverable products.
- Experience with Atlassian suite, including Jira, Confluence, Dimension RM, and DOORS.
- Hands-on experience with configuration management tools.
- Able to obtain security clearance if not already held.
- Valid driving licence.
Desirable:
- Experience with training devices.
- Experience in an Agile, SCRUM, or DevOps delivery model.
- Awareness of NAFv4 and/or TOGAF.
Work Culture:
- 37-hour work week, though hours may vary based on role and requirements
- Early 1:30 pm finish on Fridays
- Remote, hybrid, and site-based working opportunities
- A flexible working culture that prioritises output over time spent at a desk
- Up to 5 paid days of volunteering each year
If you have the required skills and experience and are looking for a new challenge with a leading defence and security company, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join Raytheon Systems Ltd and contribute to shaping the future of national security.
