Leidos

System Engineer

In short

Senior Systems Engineer role at Leidos (UK & Europe), working across the full systems engineering lifecycle on IT/software systems integration, requirements traceability, interface design and governance documentation for defence/government programmes. Requires at least 3 years of Systems Engineering experience, familiarity with frameworks like ICOSE, NAF, DODAF, MODAF or MBSE, Agile/Waterfall delivery experience, and ideally skills in SysML/UML or tools like Cameo/Archimate. The role needs UK security clearance (NPPV2, MOD DV desirable) and periodic attendance at Farnborough, Glasgow and Greater London customer sites despite being largely home-based.

Senior Systems Engineer
UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL
We are in search of two Systems Engineers for our Leidos engineering capability. The successful Systems Engineers will have a full understanding of the principles of systems engineering, and prior experience as a Systems Engineer involving accepting and integrating software products from suppliers.
Using your experience in Systems Engineering, you will be responsible for working with customers and suppliers to execute Systems Engineering activities across the full lifecycle, with a focus on the low level system design.
Задачи
•Maintain Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM)
•Update artefacts (designs and documents) so that they map to RVTM
•Work with Testers to review Requirements against Test cases/acceptance criteria, identify gaps, propose solutions and manage exceptions/mitigations
•Define and update acceptance criteria and get agreement from customer/stakeholders
•Support the definition and design of interfaces
•Version Control all relevant SE artefacts and agreed interfaces
•Document and manage programme V Model activities and Artefacts while liaising with delivery team leads
•Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware, software, and network components
•Document data flow and data matrix views of a system
•Contribute to Systems Concept of Operations Document through process definition and documentation
•Track and present progress of deliverables and dependencies
•Review and Update Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) when needed
•Document engineering management/governance processes
Требования
•Proven track record with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a Systems Engineering role for IT/software systems
•Familiarity in working within at least Systems Engineering Frameworks eg ICOSE, NAF, DODAF, MODAF, MBSE
•Good working knowledge of Software and Hardware used for IT systems technologies
•Experience of Systems Engineering within a Software/IT delivery
•Experience of working within Agile and Waterfall delivery models
•Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
•Self-Starter with ability to work with minimal supervision
•Bachelor's degree or suitable experience in an Engineering or Technology subject
•Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in cross-functional teams
•Ideally proficient with system modelling tools (e.g., SysML, UML) and enterprise design software/system modelling (eg Cameo, Archimate)
Security Clearance/Other:
•Ability to gain Metropolitan Police Service NPPV2 security clearance (essential)
•Willingness to gain MOD DV (advantageous)
•Work can be done from Home. Expected to be in the Farnborough office 2 days per fortnight
•Expected to attend Programme Increment planning 5 Days every 3 months in Leidos Office (Farnborough/Glasgow)
•Ability to attend customer location (Greater London) when needed, typically 2 days per month
Условия
Leidos UK & Europe – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services; our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
Reward scheme includes:
•Contributory Pension Scheme
•Private Medical Insurance
•33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
•Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
•Flexi-Time
Pay Range: £61,500.00–£78,800.00 (general guideline only, not a guarantee of compensation).

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