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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** QuEST Global Engineering Limited
- **Location:** Altofts, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation (Software), DOORS (Software), Legacy Systems
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815623151-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree (minimum) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
 * Relevant systems engineering experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., aerospace, nuclear, maritime, infrastructure, oil and gas etc. ).
 * Understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management , integration and verification and validation .
 * Knowledge of requirements engineering practices and methods
 * Experience organising and supporting stakeholder meetings.
 * Ability to engage with stakeholders, technical teams and cross-functional groups to understand their key needs.
 * Experience in applying systems thinking in environments with legacy systems, real-world constraints and evolving problem sets.
 * Good understanding of project life cycle from concept, commissioning to operations and maintenance., * Exposure to systems engineering frameworks such as INCOSE SE Handbook or relevant Defence Standards
 * Experience with IBM DOORs
 * Experience in Project Engineering : including scoping, proposing solutions and approaches, coordinating and managing progress and reporting.

## Description

* Work collaboratively with engineering discipline leads to obtain engineering assistance required, define activities and jointly establish Statements of Work.
 * Work collaboratively with the client leadership to ensure goals of engagement are fulfilled, new ideas are discussed and workstream expansion plans implemented
 * Ensure project scoping , requirements capture and problem definition are done effectively and collaboratively
 * Support the development of technical documentation including requirement sets, interface definitions , V&V plans and logical architectures .
 * Apply and promote practical systems thinking in support of infrastructure and facilities maintenance projects
 * Compile and peer review project and technical reports.
 * Workload Management - Workload planning , estimating & scheduling, support project coordination if part of a multi-disciplinary team
 * Be adaptable, as project requirements evolve, and ensure relevant parties are notified of changes in the project
 * Drive customer satisfaction.


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