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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Matchtech
- **Location:** Hampshire, UK
- **Salary:** £65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, UML, SC Clearance
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb5a99b177b95ffa5004aaf1658a0bb341/eaa

## About the Role

* Experience working across the systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, V&V)
 * Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary engineering environments, with expertise in at least one area (e.g. software, electronics, FPGA)
 * Experience with requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS or similar)
 * Ability to apply system-level thinking to complex technical challenges
 * Familiarity with systems modelling approaches (e.g. UML, SysML, use cases, trade studies)
 * Strong documentation and communication skills
 * Degree qualified in a relevant engineering or technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
 * Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC)

Desirable Experience

 * Experience supporting technical bids and proposals
 * Knowledge of environmental and mechanical qualification processes
 * Comfortable working in complex, fast-paced environments with competing priorities
 * Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail

## Description

* Lead or contribute to systems engineering activities across cyber and Information Assurance (IA) development programmes
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, FPGA, mechanical) to develop integrated technical solutions
 * Define, manage, and maintain system requirements across all engineering disciplines
 * Support the full system lifecycle from concept through development, integration, and verification
 * Work closely with project leadership to ensure delivery against time, cost, quality, and performance objectives
 * Provide technical input into bid and proposal activities
 * Engage with stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure solutions meet end-user needs
 * Produce clear, high-quality technical documentation
 * Ensure alignment and coherence across all technical areas


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