Our client is seeking a Systems Engineer Consultant to support within the defence and security sector. This contract role will contribute across the full systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition and system architecture through to integration, verification, validation and acceptance.Key Responsibilities:Deliver systems engineering activities, products and technical artefacts in line with agreed plans, processes and project scope.Develop, maintain and assure system requirements, architectures, compliance matrices, strategies, plans, procedures and technical reports.Ensure work products are complete, correct and supported by appropriate evidence to achieve internal, qualification and customer acceptance.Lead or contribute to integration, verification and validation activities, including collaboration with internal teams and external test houses.Support the design, development, testing and maintenance of test equipment, rigs, fixtures and test harnesses.Participate in engineering design reviews, project gates and technical reviews, including preparation, delivery and management of resulting actions.Ensure appropriate safety, security and information assurance arrangements are maintained across systems engineering activities and facilities.Contribute to the improvement of systems engineering processes, tools and techniques while mentoring and supporting colleagues across the wider engineering team.Job Requirements:Significant experience in systems engineering ..... full job details .....