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Job Title


Systems Engineer


Company : Certain Advantage


Location : Stevenage, England


Created : 2026-01-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Systems Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. The department are looking for Systems Engineers ideally from the defence / aerospace background. Previous experience of DOORS is required. Hourly Rate: 70.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and a quarter Location: Bristol or Stevenage (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 2-3 days per week (this could reduce once up to speed in the role). A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Airborne Launcher Functional Systems Engineer Job Description: Analyse high level design documentation to elaborate and capture required sub-system functional behaviour Review evidence and produce certification statements Build good working relationships with stakeholders to enable effective review of artefacts with teams above and below Support resolution of queries and non-compliances Skillset/experience required: Essential: Strong Systems Engineering background Specific tools knowledge: IBM DOORS Requirements Elicitation Verification of requirements and evidence review Rapid assimilation of technical information Desirable: Specific tools knowledge: IBM Rhapsody / IBM Engineering Workflow Management Air launched weapons experience Experience managing software-heavy equipment requirements / integration of software-heavy equipment TPBN1_UKTJ