Land GBAD Systems Engineer - SC cleared

Evodia Limited is currently partnering with a leading Defence company to find a skilled Land GBAD Systems Engineer for their project in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity for an SC-cleared professional who thrives in dynamic, high-stakes environments and wants to contribute to cutting-edge air defence capability development.

Contract Details:

  • Location: Based primarily at MOD Abbeywood in Bristol, with the flexibility of hybrid working—around 2 to 3 days onsite per week to foster collaboration and support.
  • Duration: Starting as soon as possible - Until 30 June 2026, with potential for long-term extension
  • Day rate: £420 to £570 (inside IR35)
  • Clearance: SC security clearance is essential

The Programme:

You will be working within the Land-GBAD programme, a vital initiative delivering layered, digitally connected air defence systems into the 2030s. The programme focuses on evolving sensors, command, and control systems, and counter-unmanned threats like small UAS and loitering munitions. Your contribution will help enhance legacy capabilities while integrating new, Windows-centric systems, ensuring operational effectiveness and resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Systems and Vehicle Integration efforts, developing and implementing integration strategies, planning, ICDs, and test procedures.
  • Manage component system requirements, demonstrations, and trials, ensuring interoperability and seamless integration across platforms.
  • Produce, review, and manage GEAR artifacts—supporting review processes to confirm engineering integrity and compliance with standards.
  • Collaborate closely with project teams, ensuring technical requirements are met effectively and efficiently, particularly within complex Systems of Systems frameworks.

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

  • Proven experience in managing technical requirements and ensuring system integration and interoperability.
  • Familiarity with GEAR processes, artefact production, and review management.
  • Defence project background, preferably with Cat A experience, and familiarity working with DE&S and Army interfaces.

Desirable:

  • Experience in complex defence projects, particularly within the land environment.
  • Knowledge of the broader strategic programme dependencies, such as the BOXER Pipeline or LE TacCIS.
  • Exposure to innovative weapon systems, including directed energy technologies, would be a bonus.

This role offers the chance to impact key national security programmes while working within a collaborative, expert team. If you're a systems engineer with a passion for defence innovation and a readiness for a fast-paced, impactful role, we'd love to hear from you. Evodia Limited acts as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.