Positiv Cohort Ltd

Senior Systems Engineer- Defence

Positiv Cohort Ltd  •  London, GB (Hybrid)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and security-cleared Senior Systems engineer with a strong background in electrical engineering and test design. This contract role involves leading complex equipment work packages, managing suppliers and stakeholders, and ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage equipment work packages, including planning, budgeting, and delivery oversight.
  • Take full accountability for equipment requirements, hardware development, and lifecycle management.
  • Produce and maintain Statements of Work for associated design authorities.
  • Develop and update detailed activity plans for equipment delivery.
  • Manage internal and external design authorities and suppliers, ensuring alignment with performance, cost, and quality targets.
  • Conduct regular supplier engagement, including site visits as needed.
  • Oversee equipment testing and compliance, including qualification and verification evidence reviews.
  • Plan and execute design reviews and process gate reviews.
  • Identify, assess, and manage risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and ensure effective communication across project teams.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering and test design.
  • Proven track record in supplier and project management within complex engineering environments.
  • Strong capabilities in requirements management and technical documentation.
  • Experience managing equipment lifecycle from concept through delivery and testing.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Current SC Clearance is essential.
  • Ability to commute to Stevenage on a hybrid basis.
Positiv Cohort Ltd

About Positiv Cohort Ltd

Agile. Capable. Cohort-Powered

Positiv+ Cohort is a specialist professional services company built for high-stakes, high-assurance delivery.

We partner with senior leaders in defence, government, and other secure industries to turn complex objectives into measurable outcomes. Based in Farnborough, our teams bring over 25 years of domain expertise across cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, systems and software engineering.

Our leadership team has held the same types of roles as many of our clients - so we understand the pressures, constraints, and need for results from the inside out. Whether you’re dealing with legacy integration, digital transformation, or accelerated delivery requirements, we adapt quickly and deliver reliably.

We shape every engagement to match the scope, objectives, and pace of your project — offering outcome-focused, security-cleared services that help programmes succeed under pressure.

Our Services

+ Project Delivery & Professional Services

+ Embedded Systems Design & Validation

+ Software-Defined Systems

+ Advanced Engineering & Project Management

+ Cyber, Cloud & Digital Enablement

Structured Oversight and Assurance

Why Positiv+?

+ Specialists in secure, complex environments

+ Agile, accountable delivery teams

+ Deep technical and domain knowledge

+ High-trust engagements with structured assurance

Contact the Cohort by sending a message, visiting our website or emailing hello@positivcohort.com

Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Farnborough, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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