via reed · 28 May 2026 ·8 days ago

Network Systems Engineer

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Christchurch Contract GBP 142,350 – 142,350
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Network 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

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