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# Systems Engineer - National Security

- **Company:** We Are Fr Group
- **Location:** Cheltenham, UK
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Requirements Management
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/engineer-security/we-are-fr-group-job108012418

## About the Role

* Experience as a Systems Engineer in software, networking, digital or cyber security
 * Background in a consultancy, large systems integrator or public sector organisation delivering complex products and services
 * Working knowledge of SE tools, standards and methods: V-model, spiral and agile lifecycles, technical risk management, options trade-offs (risk vs cost vs capability), requirements management, modelling, delivery assurance and IV&V
 * Technical depth to get into the detail when needed
 * Excellent written, verbal and client-facing communication
 * Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams
 * Degree or equivalent experience

Desirable

 * Systems Engineering delivery for defence, government, national security or law enforcement clients
 * SE accreditation (e.g. INCOSE) or a project management qualification

## Description

Our client is looking for several Systems Engineers to take technical ownership of complex projects and programmes from scoping through to integration and assurance. This is a client-facing role. You'll set the technical direction, run the workshops that get stakeholders aligned, and make sure delivery stays on time, on budget and de-risked., * Scoping projects with stakeholders and confirming technical feasibility

 * Designing the full lifecycle approach for complex projects and programmes
 * Running requirements elicitation, technical design, risk analysis and pre-mortem workshops

Delivering and assuring

 * Coordinating internal teams, third parties and vendors through delivery, integration and assurance
 * Keeping projects within scope and budget, managing risk and controlling changes to scope, schedule and cost using appropriate verification techniques
 * Producing and maintaining Systems Engineering artefacts: SEMPs, system models, plans, requirements, integration logic and test methodologies

Advising and communicating

 * Coaching and advising clients on Systems Engineering best practice
 * Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and vendors
 * Reporting to and presenting for senior management, Apply here or message Rob Wall directly for a confidential conversation. Not quite the right fit? We're always keen to hear from cleared Systems Engineers, so get in touch.


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