Location: Bristol
Start Date: ASAP
Hybrid, 2-3 days per week in office however this is negotiable
SC Clearance
Sole British Nationals only due to project requirements

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Systems Engineer to join our Defence team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a wide range of high-impact defence projects, including advanced technology systems for military and security applications.

As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, integration, and management of complex defence systems throughout the lifecycle, from concept through to delivery and support. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful delivery of defence projects that enhance national security.

Key Responsibilities:

* Systems Design and Development- Lead the design, development, and validation of system architecture for defence projects, ensuring requirements are met.

* Systems Integration- Oversee the integration of hardware, software, and networks to deliver fully operational defence systems.

* Requirements Management:- Capture, analyse, and manage system requirements, ensuring alignment with client needs and project goals.

* Verification and Validation (V&V)- Define and perform testing, simulation, and evaluation processes to ensure system functionality, performance, and safety.

* Lifecycle Management- Support the full system lifecycle, including system design, testing, commissioning, support, and eventual decommissioning.

* Technical Documentation- Create and maintain detailed technical documentation including specifications, test plans, and user guides.

* Risk and Issue Management- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.

* Stakeholder Engagement- Work closely with clients, military personnel, and cross-functional teams to understand operational requirements and deliver effective solutions.

* Compliance and Standards- Ensure all systems comply with relevant military standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience of industry-standard systems engineering processes, tools and techniques
• Technical knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle
• Experience of working in the engineering sector
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-discipline environment to support client needs
• Effective oral and written communication as well as influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Must hold, or be eligible for, UK government security clearance

A few desirable skills are:
• Understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering
• Professional SE certification from an organisation such as INCOSE, or the desire to work towards it
• Chartered Engineer status, or the desire to work towards it

Your Security Clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.

To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.

Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.

Why Capgemini Engineering:

* Competitive total reward package- We realise a Total Reward package should be more than just compensation. At Capgemini we offer range of core and flexible benefits and have a Peer Recognition Portal called Applaud.

* Impactful Experiences- You will reimagine what's possible: creating value for the world's leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future. You will work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impact across the UK.

* Flexibility to work your way- You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.

About Capgemini Engineering

Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organisation of 360,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fuelled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2022 global revenues of €22 billion.​

At Capgemini Engineering we value excellence, care, responsibility, dynamism and innovation. We offer a job with variation that leaves plenty of room for initiative and development. In fact, we are not just offering you a job, we're inviting you to be part of our community where we will provide you trainings, tools & grounds for professional and personal growth. Each career experience is assorted by an attractive salary package