Mar 22, 2026
Systems Engineer (Bids)
Location: 4 days onsite per week in Brighton
Duration: Initial 6 months
Rate: Flexible - Outside IR35
We are seeking a Systems Engineer contractor with strong experience supporting defence bids and proposals. This role is focused on the front-end bid phase of programmes and is not a traditional delivery Systems Engineering position.
You will work within a technically led organisation, supporting the development of competitive, compliant defence bids by coordinating technical inputs and shaping system-level responses to formal RFPs.
The Role
As a bid-focused Systems Engineer, you will:
Support the end-to-end defence bid lifecycle, from RFP release through to submission
Analyse customer requirements and develop system-level technical responses
Coordinate and consolidate inputs from engineering SMEs across the business
Ensure bid responses are technically coherent, compliant, and traceable
Support bid gate reviews, technical governance, and internal...
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CV-Library
Brighton, East Sussex
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