Full job descriptionNetwork Systems Engineer
Client: BAE Systems
Location: Christchurch
Duration: 12 months
Working Pattern: 3–4 days onsite
Hourly Rate: £53.73 PAYE or £72.54 Umbrella
IR35: Inside IR35
Security Clearance: SC

Role Overview
We are seeking a Network Systems Engineer to support business development and delivery activities across a range of projects. The role involves contributing to system design, integration, and technical solution development, ensuring delivery to scope, quality, and budget.

Key Responsibilities
*Provide Systems Engineering support to business development and system studies
*Develop and implement technical solutions aligned to customer requirements
*Support system integration activities
*Produce activity estimates and report on progress
*Deliver work to required quality, scope, and budget

Knowledge & Experience
*Strong background in Systems Engineering
*Understanding of the full systems lifecycle (requirements through to acceptance)
*Experience with engineering tools (e.g. requirements management, modelling, defect tracking)
*Exposure to communications systems (highly desirable), including:
*IP networking / network design
*VOIP, radio systems, 4G technologies
*Network security & management
*Experience with Linux or virtual environments beneficial
*Knowledge of EMC, environmental standards, and product safety advantageous
*Experience supporting business development activities is a plus

Skills
*Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
*Effective communication and teamwork
*Adaptable with willingness to work across varied engineering tasks
*Flexible approach, including occasional out-of-hours or off-site work

Qualifications
*No specific qualifications required, but relevant engineering background expected