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# Contract Senior Systems Engineer - Test

- **Company:** Morson Group
- **Location:** Greenford, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £156,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), System Testing, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Test Scripts, System-level Testing, SC Clearance
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2948963139-2

## About the Role

* Strong background in Systems Engineering and Systems Test.
 * Proven experience in system verification, validation, integration and testing.
 * Strong understanding of requirements management and requirements traceability.
 * Experience developing test specifications, procedures, reports and other technical documentation.
 * Experience investigating test failures and supporting root-cause analysis.
 * Ability to work across the full systems engineering lifecycle.
 * Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
 * Experience working on complex engineering or mission-critical systems.
 * Previous defence, maritime, sonar or aerospace experience is highly desirable.
 * Familiarity with systems engineering, requirements or test management tools is advantageous.

Qualifications

 * Degree qualified in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electronics, Physics or a related discipline.

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must hold active SC security clearance.

## Description

We are currently seeking a Senior Systems Test Engineer to support an advanced defence project, working within a multidisciplinary engineering team and focusing on systems integration, verification and testing across the full systems engineering lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Systems Test Engineer with a strong background in requirements, system verification, integration and test to work on complex, safety- and mission-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities

 * Develop and execute system-level test and verification activities across the engineering lifecycle.
 * Develop test strategies, test specifications, procedures and supporting documentation.
 * Analyse system requirements and ensure they are fully verifiable and traceable through to test.
 * Support system integration, verification and validation activities.
 * Plan, coordinate and lead system testing, including investigation and resolution of test failures.
 * Produce clear and accurate test reports, evidence and technical documentation.
 * Support design reviews, technical meetings and customer-facing activities.
 * Lead testing work packages and ensure delivery to agreed timescales, cost and quality requirements.
 * Identify and manage technical risks, issues and dependencies associated with testing and integration.
 * Work closely with systems, software, hardware and other engineering disciplines to support successful system delivery.
 * Provide technical leadership and guidance to other engineers where required.


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