Software Systems Engineer

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 Projects Management 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 07732 694 243 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

UML / SysML, Satcom, Radio Planning