SC Cleared Senior Systems Engineer - Defence Programme

We have partnered with a specialist engineering consultancy delivering into a high-profile UK defence aviation programme and are seeking an SC Cleared Senior Systems Engineer to join an established team supporting complex, next-generation capability development.

This role sits within a highly secure, multi-disciplinary environment focused on advanced air systems. You will play a key part in applying systems thinking across the full engineering life cycle, supporting the delivery of technically challenging and nationally significant work.

You will be responsible for:

• Applying structured Systems Engineering methodologies to complex defence systems

• Supporting and managing elements of the systems engineering life cycle (V-model/Agile approaches)

• Requirements capture, decomposition, traceability and management

• Verification & Validation planning and execution

• Development and maintenance of system models (MBSE where applicable)

• Stakeholder engagement and technical workshop facilitation

• Working within controlled service environments, with exposure to ITIL-based service management principles

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a long-term strategic defence programme operating at the forefront of UK air capability.

Essential Experience:

• Active SC Clearance

• Proven background in Systems Engineering within Defence or Aerospace

• Strong understanding of engineering life cycles (V-model, Agile, requirements management)

• Experience with one or more toolsets such as IBM DOORS/DOORS Next/Cameo/Rhapsody

• Experience supporting Requirements, Verification & Validation activities

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• Experience working in secure/regulated environments

Desirable

• Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

• Experience supporting large-scale air or defence capability programmes

• Understanding of service management frameworks (eg ITIL) within engineering or technical service environments

• Consultancy or multi-stakeholder delivery experience

This role requires onsite presence 3-4 days per week in either Reading or Preston due to programme security requirements.