Systems Engineer

We are looking for a Systems Engineer with experience of Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) in a Defence or complex engineering environment to support the development of IT and communication systems across the full engineering lifecycle. You will play a key role in shaping complex Defence systems from concept through to design and delivery, ensuring robust, coherent solutions that underpin mission-critical capabilities.,

• Elicit, analyse, and manage stakeholder and system requirements, ensuring traceability across the lifecycle.
• Develop system architectures and design artefacts, including functional, logical, and physical views.
• Support decomposition of requirements from system to subsystem and component levels.
• Contribute to the development of interface definitions and integration considerations across systems.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and integration teams to ensure coherent and feasible system designs.
• Support verification and validation planning, ensuring requirements are testable and aligned to acceptance criteria.
• Contribute to systems engineering documentation and governance artefacts in line with MOD and industry standards.
  
  Degree qualified in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills, able to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams on complex programmes., Proven experience as a Systems Engineer within Defence or complex system environments with a strong understanding of systems engineering principles (i.e., MBSE) and lifecycle models (e.g. V-model, Agile, hybrid approaches).
• Experience working across the systems engineering lifecycle, with a focus on requirements, architecture, and design phases.
• Experience in requirements engineering, including elicitation, analysis, and management.
• Ability to develop system architecture artefacts and design documentation, with an understanding of system integration concepts, interfaces, and dependencies.
• Experience supporting integration and V&V activities, with an understanding of how designs translate into testable systems.
Standards & Frameworks:
• Familiarity with systems engineering standards (e.g. ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288).
• Awareness of MOD frameworks and governance environments.
• Understanding of requirements management and modelling tools (e.g. DOORS, SparxEA.
  
  Amentum is a global leader in engineering, project and programme management, and solutions integration. Built on strong programme and engineering delivery experience, supported by deep specialist capabilities, Amentum is a recognised partner across major UK Government and commercial programmes.
  
  People are at the centre of what we do. We offer a competitive package designed to attract and retain talent. In addition to standard benefits, UK employees receive free single medical cover, digital GP services, enhanced family-friendly policies, employee assistance programmes, and reimbursement for professional development. Our community initiatives include matched-funding schemes, paid volunteering, and charitable contributions.