Expleo is seeking an experienced Systems Lead / Requirements Manager to take technical ownership of complex engineering work packages within a defence and naval technology environment.
This is a client-facing role, where you will represent Expleo in a professional engineering capacity, operating as a trusted technical partner. The position requires a self-managing, proactive individual who can operate independently while contributing to a broader delivery team.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical direction and delivery of assigned work packages
- Act as a client-facing representative of Expleo, building strong working relationships
- Own and manage requirements across the full engineering lifecycle
- Drive requirements capture, decomposition, traceability and validation using DOORS NG
- Support integration, verification, validation (V&V), and qualification activities
- Translate early-stage prototypes into fully engineered, deployable solutions
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring and support to junior engineers and team members
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, integration and test
- Work with a high degree of autonomy, managing priorities and deliverables independently
Qualifications
- Degree, HND or equivalent in Engineering or related discipline
- Strong background in Systems Engineering within complex environments
Essential Skills
- Proven experience in requirements management across the full lifecycle
- Expert-level practitioner in DOORS NG (mandatory)
- Hands-on experience in Verification & Validation (V&V)
- Experience in electrical design and/or product development
- Ability to lead technically while remaining delivery-focused
Desired Skills
- Experience within defence or naval/combat systems environments
- Familiarity with SysML modelling tools (e.g. IBM Rhapsody or equivalent)
Experience
- Demonstrated ability to operate as a self-starter in client-facing environments
- Strong communication skills with the ability to represent an organisation professionally to clients
What Do I Need Before I Apply
Working Pattern
- Hybrid model: 2 days per week on-site in Barnstaple
- Remaining days remote (subject to project needs)
Security Requirements
- SC Clearance preferred
- Candidates must be eligible for SC and can start on BPSS clearance
Benefits
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
- We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
- ExpleoAcademy – enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
- Competitive company benefits
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
- As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.
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