Digital Systems Engineer

Digital Systems Engineer

Contract Role | 12 Months | Hybrid Working

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Digital Systems Engineer to provide professional Systems Engineering support across complex digital, data, and software-driven engineering programmes.

This role focuses on systems engineering for information management and digital systems, supporting projects through all lifecycle stages — from requirements definition and concept development through implementation, integration, verification, and operational support.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring robust systems engineering practices are applied across digital and software solutions, supporting the delivery of assured, compliant, and validated systems within a highly regulated engineering environment.

Contract Details

Start Date: 29 June 2026 or ASAP thereafter

Duration: 12 Months

Working Pattern: Full-time (5 days per week)

Location: Hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite in Oxfordshire

Key Responsibilities

Apply systems engineering best practices to digital and information management systems.

Support the technical development of systems from concept through delivery and decommissioning.

Capture, analyse, and manage system requirements throughout the lifecycle.

Develop and maintain system architectures, including functional and physical models.

Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies where appropriate.

Define and manage verification and validation activities.

Identify and manage system interfaces to ensure successful integration.

Conduct trade-off studies, performance analysis, and technical risk assessments.

Produce technical documentation, reports, and assurance evidence.

Support and mentor engineering teams through coaching and knowledge sharing.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and software development teams.

Scope of Work

Technical Leadership

Lead systems engineering activities across digital and information management systems.

Support feasibility studies and requirements definition activities.

Ensure engineering activities align with project milestones and lifecycle standards.

Assured System Delivery

Support delivery of validated and compliant systems and services.

Produce verification and validation documentation and interface control documentation.

Provide assurance evidence and technical governance support.

Requirements & Architecture Management

Manage system requirements across the full lifecycle.

Develop and maintain functional and physical architectures.

Support MBSE model development and maintenance where applicable.

Analysis, Risk & Reporting

Conduct engineering analyses and technical risk assessments.

Produce evidence-based technical reports and recommendations.

Provide technical guidance to wider project teams.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.

Working towards Chartered Engineer status is desirable.

Membership or accreditation with INCOSE is advantageous.

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and lifecycle management.

Experience with requirements engineering and verification & validation processes.

Knowledge of system architecture development and MBSE approaches.

Understanding of complex digital/software engineering projects.

Exposure to software development tools and processes is beneficial.

Experience

Demonstrable experience delivering systems engineering activities for complex systems.

Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Practical application of systems engineering methodologies.

Experience collaborating with software development teams.

Experience within highly regulated or complex engineering sectors such as nuclear, industrial, process, energy, or infrastructure environments is desirable.

Key Skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

Ability to quickly understand engineering concepts and assess wider impacts.

Ability to mentor and support team capability development.

Strong organisational and technical documentation skills.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.