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Systems Engineer- Test RMO- Defence

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The posting

Defence | Systems Engineering | Test & Equipment Delivery- COMPETITIVE RATES OUTSIDE IR-35

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Systems Engineer with a strong Test RMO focus and an Electrical Engineering background to support the delivery of complex defence equipment for a leading Customer / End Client.

This role sits at the intersection of systems engineering, test, requirements, and project delivery, taking end‑to‑end responsibility for assigned equipment work packages — from requirements ownership and supplier management through to testing, qualification, and delivery into the wider system.

It is a great opportunity for engineers who enjoy owning equipment-level delivery, working across multiple stakeholders, and ensuring technical compliance through a structured and disciplined test approach.

What You’ll Be Doing

Equipment & Work Package Ownership

  • Own the equipment work package(s) on behalf of the project, including planning, cost control, schedule management, and delivery assurance.
  • Take accountability for the equipment hardware lifecycle, covering development, manufacture, delivery, concessions, non‑conformances, and fault resolution.
  • Act as the primary technical interface for the equipment with internal stakeholders and the Customer / End Client.

Requirements & Test RM Ownership

  • Take full accountability for the requirements set for the allocated equipment(s), working closely with Systems Engineering and Subject Matter Experts.
  • Ensure requirements are clear, traceable, verifiable, and aligned to higher‑level system needs.
  • Own the equipment test and compliance strategy, including defining test needs and reviewing qualification and verification evidence.
  • Ensure that evidence supports requirements compliance, certification, and acceptance.

Test, Verification & Reviews

  • Plan and coordinate equipment‑level testing and qualification activities.
  • Review and approve test plans, procedures, and reports.
  • Plan and chair design reviews and process gate reviews for assigned equipment.
  • Ensure lessons learned from testing, faults, or concessions are captured and fed back into the design and delivery process.

Supplier & Design Authority Management

  • Produce Statements of Work (SOWs) for internal and external design authorities.
  • Technically manage internal and external suppliers/design authorities, ensuring delivery to time, cost, quality, and performance constraints.
  • Maintain regular engagement with suppliers, including on‑site visits where required.
  • Support contract and delivery discussions by providing clear technical input and risk awareness.

Project Management & Governance

  • Create and maintain equipment‑level plans, showing design, manufacture, test, and delivery activities.
  • Manage risks and opportunities, ensuring mitigations are identified, tracked, and implemented.
  • Provide accurate and timely progress reporting to programme and systems leadership.
  • Support overall programme governance and decision‑making with robust technical insight.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Experience working as a Systems Engineer or Test RM in a defence, aerospace, or safety‑critical environment.
  • Strong understanding of requirements management, including ownership, traceability, and verification.
  • Experience defining and managing equipment‑level test and qualification activities.
  • Proven ability to manage suppliers and design authorities delivering hardware solutions.
  • Comfortable owning cost, schedule, risk, and performance for equipment work packages.
  • Confident stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior engineers and customers.

Desirable

  • Experience working with electrical or electro‑mechanical equipment.
  • Familiarity with design reviews, certification processes, and formal engineering governance.
  • Experience producing Statements of Work or supporting contractual delivery.
  • Background in delivering equipment through full lifecycle: requirements → design → test → acceptance.

Why This Role?

  • Take real ownership of equipment delivery within a complex defence programme.
  • Combine systems engineering discipline with hands‑on test and delivery responsibility.
  • Work closely with suppliers and customers in a technically demanding environment.
  • Develop both technical depth and project leadership capability.
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