Systems Engineer

Job Title: Systems Engineer Location: Portsmouth Day Rate: £DOE Inside IR35 Term: 6 Months Security Clearance: SC to start Key Skills: Systems Engineering, Requirements, System Design & Architecture, Integration, Verification & Validation (IV&V), DIS (Distributed Interactive Simulation), HLA (High Level Architecture), DDS (Data Distribution Service), Virtual Machines (VMware / Hyper-V), Shared Computing Environments. Servers & Hosting Platforms As a Systems Engineer, you will have an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference to the UK's Armed Forces. You will join the Synthetic Test Environments and Analysis Tools Service (STEATS) team, operating within the Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Service (NCSISS). About Us: We are at the forefront of technology innovation, providing cutting-edge solutions to our clients. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment where creativity and expertise thrive. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer with a strong focus on simulation technologies to join our team on a contract basis. The Role: So, what will you be doing as a Systems Engineer? Execute key systems engineering activities on significant and complex projects Deliver work packages and report progress to project leads and customers Communicate effectively with the STEATS Technical Lead and STEATS Project Manager to ensure alignment and delivery Support the STEATS Tools and STE Capability Leads in delivering: Tactical data analysis tools Real-time combat system equipment simulators and stimulatorsWhat are we looking for in our next Systems Engineer? Knowledge of distributed simulation technologies and standards, including DIS, HLA, and DDS Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycles, including requirements, design, and testing Experience with computer technologies such as virtual machines, shared computing environments, and servers Software development methods, processes, and scripting (e.g. Lua, PowerShell) Understanding of computer network architectures, protocols, and analysis, including: Client/server architectures TCP/IP, UDP, VLANs, NTP Network analysis using tools such as Wireshark Degree-level qualification in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a similar technical discipline, with relevant post-degree experience (or equivalent experience) Full professional membership of a relevant professional body or equivalent accreditationMy client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Systems Engineer, this is the opportunity for you! ***PLEASE NOTE*** Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website