IT & Software Systems Engineer
Hackajob is collaborating with Leidos to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
We are searching for 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 low‑level system design.
Your Role And Responsibilities
- 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.
Basic Qualifications
- Proven track record with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Systems Engineering role for IT/software systems.
- Familiarity with at least one Systems Engineering framework (e.g., 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
- Proficiency with system modelling tools (e.g., SysML, UML) and enterprise design software/system modelling (e.g., 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 location.
- 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).
Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- 33 days annual leave (including public and privilege holidays)
- Access to flexible benefits (life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays, and a cycle to work scheme)
- Flexi‑time
Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
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