Pay rate up to £38.30 per hour through PAYE or up to £50.00 per hour through an Umbrella company.

An experienced Data Link Systems Engineer is required to work on a contract assignment for 6-12 months, with the possibility of a further extension supporting our prestigious Defence client based at their site in Stevenage.

Overview of your role and the department you will be assigned to:

This role provides a unique opportunity to apply your skills within a growing company and multi-skilled team. Exposure to complex and technologically advanced projects and products provides a stimulating experience. Working with highly talented and motivated engineers, in a friendly and supportive environment.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Responsible for systems engineering, requirements definition and validation of the MICA NG Datalink, accountable to the Datalink CofEx Systems Lead.
Elicit and understand customer needs to develop a complete and coherent system design solution.
Develop and refine in collaboration with the Mechanical, Electronic and Software Design Leads, the internally generated requirements for the equipment.

You will have the following skills and experience to carry out your duties:

Experience in system engineering for defence-standard hardware, firmware and software.
An appreciation of RF systems, in particular design challenges associated with RF circuits, information assurance and cyber security when applied to secure communication systems would be advantageous.
Proficient Rational DOORS user, able to create and manage requirement modules as well as associated requirement verification modules, within formal change processes.
Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering.
Possess excellent analytically and problem-solving skills and the capability to write clear, concise engineering documentation.
Have good interaction skills - verbal communication, listening and time management.

The role is based in Stevenage which offers excellent transport links, is in close proximity to London Stansted Airport and is commutable from Hitchen, Letchworth Garden City, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Hertford, Bishop's Stortford, Hoddesdon and Harlow.

Due to the nature of the work our client is involved with, suitable candidates will already be SC cleared or eligible to gain this level of clearance.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.