36 systems engineer jobs found in Portsmouth

Systems Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for a Systems Engineer based in the Portsmouth area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Systems Engineer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Systems Engineering process, culture, competency and discipline, on day-to-day business activities, enabled by adequate Methods & Tools (M&T) products and services. All aspects of the system lifecycle.The Individual We’re looking for people who can show: Business or Mission...

Systems Engineer – Nuclear Hardening Certain Advantage is hiring for a Systems Engineer based in the Portsmouth area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Systems Engineer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Designing a compliant equipment installation design with associated test plans and compliance evidence. All aspects of the system lifecycle from initial design through installation to customer handover Identify mitigations and responses to NH and produce NH analysisThe...

Systems Engineer – Tempest and EMC Certain Advantage is hiring for a Systems Engineer based in the Portsmouth area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Systems Engineer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Designing a compliant equipment installation design with associated test plans and compliance evidence. All aspects of the system lifecycle from initial design through installation to customer handover Requirements for Tempest and EMC. EMC/TEMPEST test plans Modelling,...

Systems Engineer 6 month contract Based in Portsmouth Offering £60ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience across the whole systems lifecycle? Do you have experience working on MilSatComs? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Systems Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry! Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain high-level MOD Security Clearance. You will be involved in: Support the Systems Engineering process, culture, competency and discipline, on day-to-day business activities, enabled by adequate Methods & Tools (M&T) products and services This support spans all aspects of the system...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Systems Engineer on an initial 6 -month contract. As the Systems Engineer will join a team who is responsible for the satellite communication solutions which include antenna equipment and management software. In this role you will Support the Systems Engineering process, culture, competency and discipline, on day-to-day business activities, enabled by adequate Methods & Tools (M&T) products and services. Role: Systems Engineer Pay: £60 per day Via Umbrella Location: Portsmouth Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: Security Clearance required on submission, UK eyes only Essential Responsibilities Identify the stakeholder for the solution to be developed and capture their needs and expectations. Identify boundary of the solution to be developed. Elicit and validate requirements whilst considering the complete system lifecycle. Design and define...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Systems Engineer specialising in EMC and TEMPEST compliant installation design to join a leading aerospace and defence organisation supporting highly secure satellite communications and ground systems programmes. This role will require security clearance due to the nature of the work. SYSTEMS ENGINEER (EMC / TEMPEST) - PERMANENT - PORTSMOUTH - COMPETITIVE SALARY + BENEFITS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - SECTOR: DEFENCE / SPACE / SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS MERITUS are recruiting for a Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, verification, and deployment of secure ground-based communications and control systems. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in developing EMC and TEMPEST compliant installation solutions across complex defence and satellite communications programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically advanced environment delivering critical infrastructure and...

Systems Engineer - Nuclear Hardening 6 month contract Based in Portsmouth Offering £80ph Inside IR35 Do you have working knowledge of Nuclear Hardening? Do you have experience working on MilSatComs? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Systems Engineer - Nuclear Hardening, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry! Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain high-level MOD Security Clearance. You will be involved in: Support the Systems team in designing a compliant equipment installation design with associated test plans and compliance evidence This support spans all aspects of the system lifecycle from initial...

Systems Engineer - EMC/TEMPEST 6 month contract Based in Portsmouth Offering £70ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with EMC/TEMPEST? Do you have experience working on MilSatComs? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Systems Engineer - EMC/TEMPEST, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry! Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you will be required to obtain high-level MOD Security Clearance. You will be involved in: Support the Systems team in designing a compliant equipment installation design with associated test plans and compliance evidence This support spans all aspects of the system lifecycle from initial design through...

Our client has an opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join them on a contract basis for 6 months. This team is responsible for the satellite communication solutions which include ground based installations of satellite control and communication equipment such as computer server systems, network infrastructure and transmission systems. The primary focus for this role at the Portsmouth site is for the design of equipment installations which are compliant with TEMPEST and EMC standards within the ground based MilSatcom domain. Role: Systems Engineer Location: Portsmouth - fully onsite Hours: 37 per week Hourly Rate: £70 per for via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: SC required upon application. UK Eyes Only due to project What you'll be doing: The Engineer role involves; Identify boundary of the solution to be developed. Elicit and validate requirements for TEMPEST and EMC whilst considering the complete system lifecycle. Design and define possible architectures, in...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Nuclear Hardening Systems Engineer to join their team on an initial 6-month contract in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing Nuclear Hardening (NH) compliant solutions for ground-based Military Satellite Communications (MilSatCom) infrastructure, supporting requirements analysis, design, verification and stakeholder engagement activities. Role: Nuclear Hardening Systems Engineer Pay: £80 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Portsmouth Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 -month contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC required on submission, UK Eyes only project Responsibilities Engage with stakeholders to capture, analyse and validate Nuclear Hardening (NH) requirements. Define the scope and boundaries of the solution to be developed. Elicit, analyse and validate NH requirements whilst considering the complete system lifecycle. Develop and define system architectures in...

Data Architect (Deployed Systems) Bristol & Andover (50/50 Onsite) Ncounter are supporting a specialist consultancy delivering a major Defence programme focused on distributed and deployed technology environments. We are seeking an experienced Data Architect who understands the realities of operating data platforms beyond traditional enterprise environments. This is not a role for someone who has spent their career as a Systems Engineer and recently moved into data. We are looking for a genuine Data Architect who has designed and delivered data solutions within deployed operational environments, where connectivity is intermittent, infrastructure is distributed, and data consistency cannot be taken for granted. The programme consists of multiple deployed nodes operating in isolated environments, each generating and consuming data independently before synchronising back to a parent environment. Data sources can appear, disappear, reconnect, and resynchronise at any point,...

I am looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join my fantastic aerospace client based in Farnborough on a 6-month contract. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of electrical products across multiple Zephyr programme. You will help generate and maintain the digital design record, collaborating closely with both internal teams and external manufacturing and installation partners. Role: Electrical Design Engineer Pay £27.82 per hour via umbrella Contract: 37 Hours a week, Inside IR35 Location: Farnborough Security Clearance: BPSS Main activities of role: - Support Avionics and Systems Engineering teams in developing and maintaining the production design record for new concepts and design changes. Produce detailed electrical design solutions using SolidWorks Electrical. Select appropriate electrical components to satisfy schematic and system level requirements. Act as a key contact for electrical design queries...

Human Factors Consultant - Defence (Contract) Location: UK (Hybrid/Remote options available) Contract Length: Initial 6-12 Months Rate: £75 to £85 per hour Security Clearance: Current SC clearance desirable, or eligibility to obtain clearance We are seeking an experienced Human Factors Consultant to support a range of complex Defence programmes. Working alongside Systems Engineering, Safety, Design and Operational teams, you will deliver Human Factors and Human Systems Integration (HSI) activities that ensure military systems, platforms and equipment are safe, effective and optimised for end-user performance in demanding operational environments. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile Defence projects across land, maritime, air and joint-domain systems. Key Responsibilities Deliver Human Factors Engineering (HFE) and Human Systems Integration (HSI) activities throughout the systems engineering lifecycle. Conduct Human Factors assessments to support...

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for M&E Site Manager on an 16 month contract based in Kent. Role Summary We are seeking an experienced HVDC Site Manager with a strong Mechanical & Electrical background to oversee the safe and efficient delivery of High Voltage Direct Current infrastructure projects on behalf of a Tier 1 framework contractor. The successful candidate will bring hands-on M&E site management expertise alongside specialist HVDC knowledge, taking full ownership of on-site activities from mobilisation through to completion and ensuring works are delivered on programme, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. Key Responsibilities • Managing and supervising M&E installation works, coordinating mechanical and electrical packages across subcontractors and ensuring interfaces between disciplines are clearly defined and controlled • Overall site management of HVDC construction and/or commissioning activities, including...

Manufacturing Quality EngineerRate Negotiable depending on experience Clearance required: BPSS Interview process: Tech IV Location: Portsmouth 5 days on site IR35 Status: PAYE via Umbrella company only Job Description: Lead the quality recovery of an underperforming build area, implementing corrective and preventive actions to address recurring non-conformances. Ensure full compliance with client NC processes, including timely investigation, high-quality root-cause analysis, and robust documentation. Coach and support client teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality) to strengthen their understanding and execution of NC and quality processes. Work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify and resolve process gaps or weaknesses. Analyse quality trends and metrics to identify systemic issues and drive improvements in NC cycle time, manufacturing yield, and process flow. Facilitate and lead problem-solving activities using recognised quality tools (e.g., 8D, Ishikawa, 5...

Subcontract Gas Boiler Installation Engineer Work with a Market-Leading Heating Company Location: Within your agreed local radius (average travel: 45 minutes) Type: Subcontractor – Self-Employed (3–5 days per week) Payment: Weekly pay Accepted: LTD Companies and Sole Traders About the Role We are recruiting subcontract gas engineers to install gas boilers for a well-established, market-leading heating company. All work is within the social housing domestic sector, with consistent projects available 3–5 days per week. Jobs are assigned via an online portal, tailored to your preferred working area. Full system training will be provided during onboarding. This is a great opportunity for professional gas engineers seeking guaranteed weekly work and flexibility close to home. What We Offer ● Guaranteed weekly workload ● Work allocated within your local region (average 45-minute travel) ● Weekly pay ● LTD Companies and Sole Traders accepted ● Flexible schedule (3–5 days per week) ●...

Senior IAM Infrastructure Engineer (Contract) Location: Newport, Wales (3-4 days per week on-site) Day Rate: £500 - £550 per day Duration: 12 Months Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required (Strictly no dual nationals due to security constraints) 🎯 The Opportunity Are you a seasoned Infrastructure Engineer with a deep specialization in Identity & Access Management (IAM) and enterprise Microsoft environments? We are looking for a Senior IAM Infrastructure Engineer to play a pivotal role in delivering, optimizing, and supporting mission-critical infrastructure. This role perfectly balances high-level technical delivery, pre-sales solution scoping, and hands-on second-line support. If you thrive in highly secure, fast-paced, and technology-rich environments, this contract offers an incredible opportunity to make a tangible impact. Key Responsibilities As a Senior Engineer, you will span the full lifecycle of project delivery and support: Pre-Sales & Scoping:...

We are seeking a Site Engineer to join a busy team delivering civil engineering projects. The role involves setting out concrete structures, slab work, pipe runs, manholes, and drainage systems. You will also be responsible for producing and managing ITPs, performing quality assurance checks, and ensuring all works comply with project specifications and standards. Key Responsibilities: * Setting out and verifying concrete structures, slab works, pipe runs, manholes, and drainage. * Producing, reviewing, and managing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs). * Performing quality assurance inspections and ensuring compliance with project standards. * Coordinating with the main contractor, subcontractors, and site teams to deliver works efficiently. * Ensuring all activities adhere to health and safety regulations. Requirements: * Civil Engineering degree. * Proven site engineering experience in civil engineering projects. * Proficient...

Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support a secure and highly regulated environment. The role involves designing, building, administering, and supporting enterprise infrastructure services that underpin critical operational systems. Working within a small specialist team, you will provide full lifecycle support across infrastructure platforms, ensuring services are secure, resilient, and delivered in line with strict operational requirements. This role requires strong technical troubleshooting skills, experience in secure or air-gapped environments, and the ability to operate across 1st to 3rd line support. Contract Details Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer Location: Salisbury (Full-time onsite) Duration: 12 months IR35: In Scope Rate: £569/day (Umbrella) Clearance: Active DV required Nationality: Sole UK Nationals only Key Responsibilities Design, implement, administer, and support secure infrastructure services Manage...

Your new company You will be joining a market-leading organisation operating within a highly prestigious and complex infrastructure environment. This organisation is recognised for delivering exceptional standards and maintaining world-class facilities, supported by significant long-term investment and a strong focus on innovation, safety, and customer experience.With a reputation for excellence and continuous improvement, the business operates within a fast-paced, safety-critical setting and offers employees the opportunity to be part of a high-performing, collaborative team. This role is a 6 month fixed term contract, with the potential of being extended. Your new role As an Estates Engineer (Electrical), you will play a key role in maintaining the organisation's infrastructure, ensuring all electrical systems and associated facilities operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive...