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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior System Engineer - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Farnborough, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £43,896.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Computer Networks, Document-Oriented Databases, Software Systems, Systems Modeling Language, UML, Software Verification, Archimate, Information Technology, DODAF, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5809346596 ## About the Role * Proven track record with a minimum or 3 years' Experience in 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. 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. * 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 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. Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today! ## Description 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, will have prior experience as a Systems Engineer involving accepting and integrating software products from suppliers. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people and our community. Our mission and our values guide the way we do business. The foundations of our Leidos culture are our Values, Beliefs and Expectations by which we select, recognise and reward employees. They create the environment that drives us toward our mission. 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. 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. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Beyond UML: Making Sense of AI-Generated Code through Visual Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2102-beyond-uml-making-sense-of-ai-generated-code-through-visual-architecture) - [Communicate efficiently with Software Architecture Diagrams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/379-communicate-efficiently-with-software-architecture-diagrams) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk)