
Roles We Recruit
Systems Engineering
Systems architects, requirements engineers, integration and test, and MBSE.
Fahad McCann
Founder & Director

Overview
Systems engineering recruitment for defence and aerospace programmes. Systems engineers hold complex programmes together, turning customer needs into requirements, architectures and verified capability. We recruit permanent and contract systems engineers who have worked across the lifecycle, from concept and requirements to integration, test and acceptance.
Roles We Recruit
The engineers who make the whole system work, not just its parts.
Systems Architects: system and solution architects who define architectures across hardware, software and people.
Requirements Engineers: requirements capture, management and traceability engineers using tools such as DOORS.
Integration and Test: system integration, verification and validation, and trials engineers.
MBSE: model-based systems engineers working in SysML with tools such as Cameo and Capella.
Specialist Systems Roles: interface management, human factors, reliability and maintainability, and ILS engineers.
Why Systems Engineering Hiring Is Hard
Systems engineering is defined differently by every organisation, so job titles rarely tell you what someone has actually done. Experienced systems engineers are in demand on every major programme, and MBSE skills are still scarce. We define the role with you in terms of lifecycle stage, domain and tools, then assess candidates against that rather than matching on job titles.
Hiring Systems Engineers?
Tell us the role, the programme and the timeline. We will tell you what is realistic and how we would approach the search, permanent or contract.
Testimonials
What Our Candidates Say
"Working with Fahad was very pleasant. He helped me secure a job very quickly, and he was all very supportive throughout the process and beyond. I highly recommend Fahad as a recruiter!"
Jorge P
Senior Data Scientist & AI Engineer
"It has been great to work with Fahad to secure my next role. He has been professional, helpful and friendly in all engagements. I would highly recommend Fahad and hope to work with him again in the future."
Chris W
Defence Programme Director
"Fahad is fantastic to work with, proficient, organised and a genuinely fantastic recruiter. I thoroughly recommend to anyone to work with Fahad."
Sathish G
Senior Software Safety Assurance Consultant
"Fahad has provided me with an excellent candidate experience. He was highly responsive to messages and kept me updated throughout the process. He provided a truly tailored and considerate care and ensured I was fully informed at all times."
Sara A
Leadership Director
"I have had the pleasure to work with Fahad in helping to secure me a role. He was a joy to work with, always explaining what is going. This just made the whole process very easy. He clearly cares about what he does and his clients."
Soyab N
Agile Delivery Lead
"Working with Fahad was very pleasant. He helped me secure a job very quickly, and he was all very supportive throughout the process and beyond. I highly recommend Fahad as a recruiter!"
Jorge P
Senior Data Scientist & AI Engineer
"It has been great to work with Fahad to secure my next role. He has been professional, helpful and friendly in all engagements. I would highly recommend Fahad and hope to work with him again in the future."
Chris W
Defence Programme Director
"Fahad is fantastic to work with, proficient, organised and a genuinely fantastic recruiter. I thoroughly recommend to anyone to work with Fahad."
Sathish G
Senior Software Safety Assurance Consultant
"Fahad has provided me with an excellent candidate experience. He was highly responsive to messages and kept me updated throughout the process. He provided a truly tailored and considerate care and ensured I was fully informed at all times."
Sara A
Leadership Director
"I have had the pleasure to work with Fahad in helping to secure me a role. He was a joy to work with, always explaining what is going. This just made the whole process very easy. He clearly cares about what he does and his clients."
Soyab N
Agile Delivery Lead
"Working with Fahad was very pleasant. He helped me secure a job very quickly, and he was all very supportive throughout the process and beyond. I highly recommend Fahad as a recruiter!"
Jorge P
Senior Data Scientist & AI Engineer
"It has been great to work with Fahad to secure my next role. He has been professional, helpful and friendly in all engagements. I would highly recommend Fahad and hope to work with him again in the future."
Chris W
Defence Programme Director
"Fahad is fantastic to work with, proficient, organised and a genuinely fantastic recruiter. I thoroughly recommend to anyone to work with Fahad."
Sathish G
Senior Software Safety Assurance Consultant
"Fahad has provided me with an excellent candidate experience. He was highly responsive to messages and kept me updated throughout the process. He provided a truly tailored and considerate care and ensured I was fully informed at all times."
Sara A
Leadership Director
"I have had the pleasure to work with Fahad in helping to secure me a role. He was a joy to work with, always explaining what is going. This just made the whole process very easy. He clearly cares about what he does and his clients."
Soyab N
Agile Delivery Lead
"Working with Fahad was very pleasant. He helped me secure a job very quickly, and he was all very supportive throughout the process and beyond. I highly recommend Fahad as a recruiter!"
Jorge P
Senior Data Scientist & AI Engineer
"It has been great to work with Fahad to secure my next role. He has been professional, helpful and friendly in all engagements. I would highly recommend Fahad and hope to work with him again in the future."
Chris W
Defence Programme Director
"Fahad is fantastic to work with, proficient, organised and a genuinely fantastic recruiter. I thoroughly recommend to anyone to work with Fahad."
Sathish G
Senior Software Safety Assurance Consultant
"Fahad has provided me with an excellent candidate experience. He was highly responsive to messages and kept me updated throughout the process. He provided a truly tailored and considerate care and ensured I was fully informed at all times."
Sara A
Leadership Director
"I have had the pleasure to work with Fahad in helping to secure me a role. He was a joy to work with, always explaining what is going. This just made the whole process very easy. He clearly cares about what he does and his clients."
Soyab N
Agile Delivery Lead
Testimonials
What Our Candidates Say
"Working with Fahad was very pleasant. He helped me secure a job very quickly, and he was all very supportive throughout the process and beyond. I highly recommend Fahad as a recruiter!"
Jorge P
Senior Data Scientist & AI Engineer
"It has been great to work with Fahad to secure my next role. He has been professional, helpful and friendly in all engagements. I would highly recommend Fahad and hope to work with him again in the future."
Chris W
Defence Programme Director
"Fahad is fantastic to work with, proficient, organised and a genuinely fantastic recruiter. I thoroughly recommend to anyone to work with Fahad."
Sathish G
Senior Software Safety Assurance Consultant
"Fahad has provided me with an excellent candidate experience. He was highly responsive to messages and kept me updated throughout the process. He provided a truly tailored and considerate care and ensured I was fully informed at all times."
Sara A
Leadership Director
"I have had the pleasure to work with Fahad in helping to secure me a role. He was a joy to work with, always explaining what is going. This just made the whole process very easy. He clearly cares about what he does and his clients."
Soyab N
Agile Delivery Lead
"Working with Fahad was very pleasant. He helped me secure a job very quickly, and he was all very supportive throughout the process and beyond. I highly recommend Fahad as a recruiter!"
Jorge P
Senior Data Scientist & AI Engineer
"It has been great to work with Fahad to secure my next role. He has been professional, helpful and friendly in all engagements. I would highly recommend Fahad and hope to work with him again in the future."
Chris W
Defence Programme Director
"Fahad is fantastic to work with, proficient, organised and a genuinely fantastic recruiter. I thoroughly recommend to anyone to work with Fahad."
Sathish G
Senior Software Safety Assurance Consultant
"Fahad has provided me with an excellent candidate experience. He was highly responsive to messages and kept me updated throughout the process. He provided a truly tailored and considerate care and ensured I was fully informed at all times."
Sara A
Leadership Director
"I have had the pleasure to work with Fahad in helping to secure me a role. He was a joy to work with, always explaining what is going. This just made the whole process very easy. He clearly cares about what he does and his clients."
Soyab N
Agile Delivery Lead
"Working with Fahad was very pleasant. He helped me secure a job very quickly, and he was all very supportive throughout the process and beyond. I highly recommend Fahad as a recruiter!"
Jorge P
Senior Data Scientist & AI Engineer
"It has been great to work with Fahad to secure my next role. He has been professional, helpful and friendly in all engagements. I would highly recommend Fahad and hope to work with him again in the future."
Chris W
Defence Programme Director
"Fahad is fantastic to work with, proficient, organised and a genuinely fantastic recruiter. I thoroughly recommend to anyone to work with Fahad."
Sathish G
Senior Software Safety Assurance Consultant
"Fahad has provided me with an excellent candidate experience. He was highly responsive to messages and kept me updated throughout the process. He provided a truly tailored and considerate care and ensured I was fully informed at all times."
Sara A
Leadership Director
"I have had the pleasure to work with Fahad in helping to secure me a role. He was a joy to work with, always explaining what is going. This just made the whole process very easy. He clearly cares about what he does and his clients."
Soyab N
Agile Delivery Lead
"Working with Fahad was very pleasant. He helped me secure a job very quickly, and he was all very supportive throughout the process and beyond. I highly recommend Fahad as a recruiter!"
Jorge P
Senior Data Scientist & AI Engineer
"It has been great to work with Fahad to secure my next role. He has been professional, helpful and friendly in all engagements. I would highly recommend Fahad and hope to work with him again in the future."
Chris W
Defence Programme Director
"Fahad is fantastic to work with, proficient, organised and a genuinely fantastic recruiter. I thoroughly recommend to anyone to work with Fahad."
Sathish G
Senior Software Safety Assurance Consultant
"Fahad has provided me with an excellent candidate experience. He was highly responsive to messages and kept me updated throughout the process. He provided a truly tailored and considerate care and ensured I was fully informed at all times."
Sara A
Leadership Director
"I have had the pleasure to work with Fahad in helping to secure me a role. He was a joy to work with, always explaining what is going. This just made the whole process very easy. He clearly cares about what he does and his clients."
Soyab N
Agile Delivery Lead
Testimonials
What Our Candidates Say
"Working with Fahad was very pleasant. He helped me secure a job very quickly, and he was all very supportive throughout the process and beyond. I highly recommend Fahad as a recruiter!"
Jorge P
Senior Data Scientist & AI Engineer
"It has been great to work with Fahad to secure my next role. He has been professional, helpful and friendly in all engagements. I would highly recommend Fahad and hope to work with him again in the future."
Chris W
Defence Programme Director
"Fahad is fantastic to work with, proficient, organised and a genuinely fantastic recruiter. I thoroughly recommend to anyone to work with Fahad."
Sathish G
Senior Software Safety Assurance Consultant
"Fahad has provided me with an excellent candidate experience. He was highly responsive to messages and kept me updated throughout the process. He provided a truly tailored and considerate care and ensured I was fully informed at all times."
Sara A
Leadership Director
"I have had the pleasure to work with Fahad in helping to secure me a role. He was a joy to work with, always explaining what is going. This just made the whole process very easy. He clearly cares about what he does and his clients."
Soyab N
Agile Delivery Lead
"Working with Fahad was very pleasant. He helped me secure a job very quickly, and he was all very supportive throughout the process and beyond. I highly recommend Fahad as a recruiter!"
Jorge P
Senior Data Scientist & AI Engineer
"It has been great to work with Fahad to secure my next role. He has been professional, helpful and friendly in all engagements. I would highly recommend Fahad and hope to work with him again in the future."
Chris W
Defence Programme Director
"Fahad is fantastic to work with, proficient, organised and a genuinely fantastic recruiter. I thoroughly recommend to anyone to work with Fahad."
Sathish G
Senior Software Safety Assurance Consultant
"Fahad has provided me with an excellent candidate experience. He was highly responsive to messages and kept me updated throughout the process. He provided a truly tailored and considerate care and ensured I was fully informed at all times."
Sara A
Leadership Director
"I have had the pleasure to work with Fahad in helping to secure me a role. He was a joy to work with, always explaining what is going. This just made the whole process very easy. He clearly cares about what he does and his clients."
Soyab N
Agile Delivery Lead
"Working with Fahad was very pleasant. He helped me secure a job very quickly, and he was all very supportive throughout the process and beyond. I highly recommend Fahad as a recruiter!"
Jorge P
Senior Data Scientist & AI Engineer
"It has been great to work with Fahad to secure my next role. He has been professional, helpful and friendly in all engagements. I would highly recommend Fahad and hope to work with him again in the future."
Chris W
Defence Programme Director
"Fahad is fantastic to work with, proficient, organised and a genuinely fantastic recruiter. I thoroughly recommend to anyone to work with Fahad."
Sathish G
Senior Software Safety Assurance Consultant
"Fahad has provided me with an excellent candidate experience. He was highly responsive to messages and kept me updated throughout the process. He provided a truly tailored and considerate care and ensured I was fully informed at all times."
Sara A
Leadership Director
"I have had the pleasure to work with Fahad in helping to secure me a role. He was a joy to work with, always explaining what is going. This just made the whole process very easy. He clearly cares about what he does and his clients."
Soyab N
Agile Delivery Lead
"Working with Fahad was very pleasant. He helped me secure a job very quickly, and he was all very supportive throughout the process and beyond. I highly recommend Fahad as a recruiter!"
Jorge P
Senior Data Scientist & AI Engineer
"It has been great to work with Fahad to secure my next role. He has been professional, helpful and friendly in all engagements. I would highly recommend Fahad and hope to work with him again in the future."
Chris W
Defence Programme Director
"Fahad is fantastic to work with, proficient, organised and a genuinely fantastic recruiter. I thoroughly recommend to anyone to work with Fahad."
Sathish G
Senior Software Safety Assurance Consultant
"Fahad has provided me with an excellent candidate experience. He was highly responsive to messages and kept me updated throughout the process. He provided a truly tailored and considerate care and ensured I was fully informed at all times."
Sara A
Leadership Director
"I have had the pleasure to work with Fahad in helping to secure me a role. He was a joy to work with, always explaining what is going. This just made the whole process very easy. He clearly cares about what he does and his clients."
Soyab N
Agile Delivery Lead
Permanent and Contract
Hiring for a Specialist Engineering Role?
Tell us the role, the programme and the timeline. We will tell you what is realistic and how we would approach the search.

Permanent and Contract
Hiring for a Specialist Engineering Role?
Tell us the role, the programme and the timeline. We will tell you what is realistic and how we would approach the search.

Permanent and Contract
Hiring for a Specialist Engineering Role?
Tell us the role, the programme and the timeline. We will tell you what is realistic and how we would approach the search.

