Systems Engineer Initial 6-month contractOnsite in Southampton (full time) 72.80ph, UMB, inside IR35SC level Security Clearance MUST be in place prior to starting this contract.Due to the nature of work, this contract is only open to sole British nationals. Our client, a leading entity in the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking a Systems Engineer to join them on a contract basis in Southampton. This is a pivotal role involving the delivery of specific work packages supporting the communications system development. The candidate will be engaging across a range of technical disciplines such as RF integration, free space optical communications, digital signal processing, waveforms and network engineering.Key Responsibilities:Management of system requirementsFeasibility studies to determine system architectureModelling of communication system waveforms and networksProducing clear and concise technical documentation for your workReporting to the Project Engineering Lead, providing updates on work package completionCollaborating with the waveform team on airborne communication projects to develop and deliver waveformsManaging your workload responsibly while displaying strong team working behavioursEngaging with customers and suppliers as necessaryJob Requirements:Required:Experience in the development of military and/or civil communication systemsProficiency in communication system analysis, modelling, and simulation tools (MATLAB preferred)Ability to produce ..... full job details .....