Job title: Systems Engineer (Digital Engineering)Location: Reading/Hybrid (2-3 days per week on site) Rate: £83 per hour inside ir35Contract: 6 months+ SC security clearance is required for this role Job description:We''re looking for a Systems Engineer within Product Delivery for a client of mine who are a leading IT and engineering firm operating within the UK defence sector. You will own and evolve their System of Systems (SoS) digital engineering capability.Responsibilities: Deliver and continuously improve SoS toolchains (Cameo/UAF, SysML/UML, IBM DOORS NG, interface and configuration management, simulation and verification integration).Define the reference architecture and technical baselines for multi-system digital solutions.Create and manage a clear capability roadmap and backlog aligned to enterprise priorities.Enable full digital traceability from capability requirements - architecture - interfaces - analysis - verification - compliance evidence.Drive adoption of model-centric working - replacing document-based reviews with authoritative models.Expereince required: 10+ years'' experience delivering SoS/MBSE capabilities.Strong background in Aerospace, Defence or other regulated environments.Deep knowledge of:Architecture modelling (UAF/DoDAF, SysML/UML)Requirements management (IBM DOORS NG)Interface and configuration managementDigital Thread integration and traceabilityProven ability to lead complex, multi-partner technical delivery.Confident communicator who can ..... full job details .....