Systems Engineer

15 Month FTC

About Indra Group UK & Ireland

Indra is a leading global technology and consulting company, and a trusted technological partner for the core business operations of its clients worldwide. It stands at the forefront of key sectors including Transport, Defence, Air Traffic Management and Space, alongside advanced Information Technology services delivered through Minsait, and cutting-edge capabilities in Sovereign AI, Cybersecurity, and Cyberdefence via IndraMind.

The company’s business model is built around a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary products, combining strong innovation with a high-value focus for customers.

With more than 2,500 projects implemented across 50 countries and over 100 cities, Indra is a global benchmark in innovative transportation and mobility solutions. It is recognised as one of the world’s top three companies in public transportation management systems. Indra’s technology supports the daily journeys of over 78 million people, helping to reduce more than 10 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually, and helping save nearly 3,000 lives through improved traffic management and road safety.

Indra Group is paving the way to a more secure and better-connected future through innovative solutions, trusted relationships and the very best talent. Sustainability sits at the heart of its strategy and culture, driving efforts to address current and future social and environmental challenges.

In the 2024 financial year, Indra achieved revenues of €5.5 billion, over 60,000 professionals, maintained a local presence in 46 countries, and operated across more than 140 countries worldwide.

About the Project

Transport for London (TfL) has awarded Indra a long-term contract to operate, develop, enhance and expand ticketing and access control systems across London’s transport network through to 2034, with extension options to 2039.

This programme covers the maintenance, operation and evolution of a large-scale, complex ecosystem, including turnstiles, validators, ticket machines, sales terminals, back-office systems, payment gateways, IT infrastructure and cybersecurity that supports over 8.6 million daily journeys.

Therefore, Indra will become TfL’s strategic technology partner to guarantee the operation and evolution of the world’s largest and most sophisticated ticketing system. Following a transition period of approximately two years, Indra will serve as the sole provider across the network that includes more than 8,500 buses, nearly 400 Underground stations, around 300 rail stations (Overground, DLR, Elizabeth Line and suburban services), 4,000 Oyster Card outlets, seven customer service centres, and 24 river boat boarding points.

Drawing on over 30 years of experience in urban public transport solutions, Indra will manage and evolve all aspects of the system. The project also envisages, in partnership with TfL, the implementation of new technologies to develop the system, make it more efficient and automate key processes; in short, to jointly create the next generation of the ticketing system for London.

Role overview

Systems Engineer

As we continue to deliver complex technology and integration programmes, we are seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role is responsible for the analysis, design, integration, and delivery of complex systems, ensuring solutions meet customer requirements, technical standards, and project objectives.

Working closely with customers, project managers, software and hardware engineers, and other technical stakeholders, the Systems Engineer will play a key role throughout the project lifecycle, from requirements capture and solution design through to integration, verification, validation, and deployment.

Key Duties Include:

• Lead requirements analysis, capture, and decomposition activities for complex integration projects, facilitating customer workshops and stakeholder engagement.
• Analyse, design, and document cost-effective technical solutions that meet customer, business, and project requirements.
• Produce systems engineering documentation, including system architectures, functional designs, interface specifications, statements of work, integration strategies, and technical artefacts.
• Develop requirements that are fully traceable to customer, business, and solution objectives using established systems engineering methodologies.
• Support system integration, verification, validation, and qualification planning throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to technical proposals, project estimates, and Statements of Work (SoW) for new and existing opportunities.
• Provide systems engineering input into project planning, scheduling, and risk management activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Participate in technical reviews, customer presentations, and meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Promote engineering best practice, quality standards, and continuous improvement within the Systems Engineering function.
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies, industry standards, and systems engineering methodologies to support innovation and continuous improvement.
• Travel domestically and internationally, where required, to support project delivery and customer engagement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, security requirements, and health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Support wider engineering initiatives and undertake additional duties as reasonably required.

Requirements

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous experience working as a Systems Engineer on complex integration or technology projects.
• Demonstrable experience in systems engineering across the full project lifecycle.
• Experience in requirements analysis, decomposition, and management using structured systems engineering methodologies.
• Strong understanding of system architecture, solution design, and systems integration.
• Experience with software interfaces and APIs, including HTTP/S, REST, and JSON.
• Knowledge of verification, validation, and system testing principles.
• Experience working with customers and managing technical stakeholders.
• Excellent technical documentation and presentation skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience within transport, ticketing, automated fare collection, or other large-scale infrastructure environments.
• Experience using requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS.
• Knowledge of UML, Enterprise Architect, or other model-based systems engineering tools.
• Experience working within Windows and UNIX/Linux environments.
• Awareness of ITIL, systems lifecycle management, and industry best practice.
• INCOSE certification, ITIL certification, or a relevant postgraduate qualification.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the confidence to engage at all levels.
• Ability to influence multidisciplinary teams and build collaborative working relationships.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of balancing technical excellence and business objectives.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Methodical approach with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Adaptable, quick to learn new technologies, and committed to continuous professional development.
• Willingness to travel in support of project and customer requirements.

Benefits

• Holidays: 25 days per annum + 8 days bank holidays (options to buy/sell days)
• Pension – 4% employee and 4% employer
• Private medical insurance (including dental & optical)
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible/remote working options
• Charitable initiatives
• Social events (formal & informal)
• Learning and development programs
• Innovative & collaborative work environment