Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, South East, UKSystems Engineer (SC Cleared)Location: Portsmouth (On-site) Rate: £55 per hour Contract Length: 6 months (likely extension/conversion) Security Clearance: SC Clearance required - British Eyes OnlyOverviewAn established UK engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support current and upcoming programmes within a secure environment. This role sits within a highly technical systems engineering function and offers the opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical projects. There is potential for the role to transition into a permanent position.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle.Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles to complex systems.Contribute to enterprise architecture and system-level design decisions.Work with stakeholders to ensure system requirements are clearly defined and met.Provide 'big picture' systems view across integrated platforms.Support current workload and future programme demands.Essential Skills & ExperienceProven experience as a Systems Engineer in a regulated or defence environmentStrong working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Experience with Enterprise Architecture approaches (preferred)Good understanding of MILSATCOM infrastructure and architectureAbility to work effectively within secure, classified programmes.Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related disciplineTPBN1_UKTJ