Systems Engineer
DAINTTA · London, GB · United Kingdom · On-site
Posted Sep 28, 2026
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Daintta are a rapidly growing, values-driven team of specialists who work with government clients across Cyber Security, National Security, Law Enforcement, Telecommunications, Defence, Science and Technology. We are seeking a talented and motivated System Engineer to join our team and contribute to our mission of protecting the UK by scoping, designing and delivering mission-critical solutions. As a System Engineer, you will advise clients on system engineering best practice and ensure that complex Daintta projects are delivered with minimal risk.
What’s in it for you?
You will be joining Daintta with accountability for delivering client projects and enabling others to deliver through leadership and collaboration. In addition to being rewarded fairly for your contribution to the business, you get to work in a dynamic organisationthat is agile and responsive: a business that is growing fast and where you get to drive and shape the future, a place where you are respected by everyone and your voice is important, and somewhere you can be innovative and creative.
Key Responsibilities
Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Facilitate workshops and meetings such as risk analysis, pre-mortems, technical design workshops, requirements elicitation
Design and plan the whole lifecycle approach for complex projects and programmes
Train and advise clients in System Engineering best practice
Organise and coordinate internal technical resources and third parties / vendors for the flawless execution of projects including delivery assurance and integration
Oversee the effective delivery of projects, ensuring they remain within scope and budget with managed risk
Delivery and management of System Engineering documentation, such as SEMPs
Creation and maintenance of System Engineering artefacts such as system models, plans, requirements, integration logic, test methodologies, etc.
Manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs with the help of appropriate verification techniques
Prepare reports and present them to senior management as needed
Maintain strong relations with the client and all stakeholders
Analyse and manage risks to minimise negative effect on a project
Build and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
Prepare and review comprehensive project documentation
Skills/Knowledge
The role requires the following key skills / knowledge, non-exhaustively:
Degree level educated or equivalent experience
Strong technical ability and acumen to deep-dive into technical subject matter where appropriate.
Experience of working as a System Engineer within software, networking, digital or cyber security
Experience of working in a Consultancy, large Systems Integrator or public sector organisation delivering complex products and services
Experience desirable in delivering projects as a System Engineer to defence, government, national security or law…