Forward Role
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineer at Forward Role, based in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, paying £90,000 - £100,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £90,000 - £100,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · Hybrid
- Location
- Gloucester, Gloucestershire
- Closing date
- Sector
- DevOps Engineer
About 48% above the going rate for devops engineer
Reference 160366
About the role
Our client, a leading organisation within the national security sector, is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to play a key role across the Systems Development Lifecycle. This is a unique opportunity to work on highly impactful, mission-critical programmes that contribute directly to national security outcomes.You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment where innovation, quality, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything they do.
Systems Engineer
Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 + DV Bonus
Clearance Required: eDV
Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid Working)
What You'll Be Doing
- Driving Systems Engineering activities across the full V Lifecycle
- Providing architectural oversight, ensuring robust integration and test strategies
- Championing engineering best practices and process rigour to improve quality and delivery
- Applying systems thinking to shape and influence complex customer challenges
- Supporting delivery across a range of methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
- Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-assurance solutions
Your Skills & Experience
- Strong understanding of the V Lifecycle
- Proven experience in architectural design oversight, integration, and testing
- Ability to implement engineering governance and improve quality standards
- Systems thinking mindset with the ability to solve complex problems
- Experience across multiple delivery methodologies
- Exposure to diverse client domains and relevant standards
Key Requirements
- Ability to manage and influence multiple, challenging stakeholders
- Confidence engaging with C-suite, business, and technical audiences
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 15288 and IEC 61508
- Experience within high-security or safety-critical environments
As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.
Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.
Reference: 160366 · Posted 10 hours ago · Closes 24 Nov 2026 · Listed via Forward Role
Apply for this job
This role is listed via Forward Role. Applications are handled on the employer's site.
Apply on employer siteOpens the employer's website in a new tab.
Safe applying: a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a DBS check, training or equipment, or move you onto WhatsApp before you are hired. If this listing does, report it and do not pay anything.