Systems Engineer

Description

Systems Engineer

Location: Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands

About the Role

Leidos is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role on one of Leidos UK’s flagship delivery programmes supporting a high‑profile government customer.

The Technical Lead will provide hands‑on technical leadership across complex, multi‑supplier systems, applying systems engineering best practice to the design, integration, change and assurance of mission‑critical IT services. Working closely with the Chief Engineer, Architects, Project Managers, Infrastructure, Networks and Software teams, the role ensures that solutions delivered by Leidos are technically sound, secure, and fit‑for‑purpose.

This role combines deep technical expertise, systems thinking, and stakeholder engagement, with accountability for guiding teams through change, risk and technical decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Engineering & Design

• Apply Systems Engineering principles across the full engineering lifecycle (V‑Model), including requirements, design, integration, verification and transition to service.
• Own and assure key engineering artefacts, including impact assessments, high‑level and low‑level designs, and technical change documentation.
• Ensure designs are aligned with programme architecture, security constraints, and operational needs.

Change & Impact Assessment

• Lead the technical impact assessment of Requests for Change (RFCs) and new requirements.
• Clearly define technical scope, dependencies, risks and estimates for change delivery.
• Support Project Managers with technically robust inputs to planning, costing and scheduling.

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement