Systems Engineer - SC

  • IO Associates
  • Portsmouth, Hampshire
  • 17/12/2025
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Systems Engineer (SC Cleared)

Location: Portsmouth (On-site)
Rate: £55 per hour
Contract Length: 6 months (likely extension/conversion)
Security Clearance: SC Clearance required - British Eyes Only

Overview

An established UK engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support current and upcoming programmes within a secure environment. This role sits within a highly technical systems engineering function and offers the opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical projects. There is potential for the role to transition into a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle.
  • Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles to complex systems.
  • Contribute to enterprise architecture and system-level design decisions.
  • Work with stakeholders to ensure system requirements are clearly defined and met.
  • Provide 'big picture' systems view across integrated platforms.
  • Support current workload and future programme demands.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Systems Engineer in a regulated or defence environment
  • Strong working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • Experience with Enterprise Architecture approaches (preferred)
  • Good understanding of MILSATCOM infrastructure and architecture
  • Ability to work effectively within secure, classified programmes.
  • Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related discipline

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