Thomas Search has partnered with a leading UK defence technology contractor who is looking for experienced Systems Engineers in the Portsmouth area. This is an exciting opportunity to work across ground breaking maritime innovations and be part of a growing professional community. As a System Engineer, you will have an opportunity to make a tangible difference to the UK''s Armed Forces, you will be part of the Synthetic Test Environments and Analysis Tools Service Team and support the delivery of tactical data analysis tools and real-time combat system equipment simulators and stimulators. Experience and Qualifications: Degree level expertise encompassing systems engineering, computer science, physics or similar technical discipline with post degree experience (or equivalent). Full professional membership of a relevant body or similar accreditation. Knowledge of distributed simulation technologies and standards. System engineering principles and lifecycles including requirements, design and testing. Computer technology including virtual machines, shared computing environments and servers. Software development methods, processes and scripting. NB. Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK security clearances.