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Belcan Workforce Solutions are seeking a Software Systems Engineer on a 12 month contract to join our client's Defence & Space team in Portsmouth.
The client is offering up to £65.00 per hour Umbrella, the role is Inside of IR35. This is hybrid opportunity with 3 days required on-site per week.
Overview of the role:
Are you a Systems Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technology and mission-critical systems? Join our dynamic team supporting the development of the ProjectsManagement System-a pivotal project in the defence communications sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop system designs based on customer requirements.
- Collaborate with the System Design Authority and Product Owner to build and maintain the product backlog.
- Capture software architecture using UML modelling.
- Define and document interactions between software components.
- Produce Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Interface Requirements Documents (IRDs).
- Conduct peer reviews and provide technical support to the development team.
- Ensure the system model is well understood and accurately implemented.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong knowledge of Satellite Communications (SatCom).
- Experience working on defence-related projects.
- Proficiency in UML / SysML modelling.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- High standard of documentation and stakeholder interaction.
Desirable Skills:
- Background in Radio Planning.
- Experience in Agile development environments.
- Knowledge or hands-on experience in software development.
- Degree in Computer Science or related field (minimum 2:1 preferred).
- Familiarity with:
- Software Defined Networking (SDN)
- Network Monitoring / Management Applications
Given the role's nature, the selected candidate will undergo BPSS clearance before commencing.
If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.
This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
