Systems Engineer

Expleo; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ExpleoAcademy training

Competitive benefits

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Expleo is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the team delivering Space & Ground System coherence programmes. The role, based at the client’s facilities in Portsmouth or Stevenage, entails end-to-end system engineering and test management across satellite programmes, with travel between sites as required.

Ideal candidates have extensive systems engineering experience within defence/aerospace, strong problem solving, and the ability to work across a multidisciplinary team while aligning with

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or science.
• SC clearance required (UK).
• Experience in defence/aerospace is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• System Engineering activities and lifecycle management.
• CONOPS description and requirement management.
• Engineering management planning and risk assessment.
• System functional architecture definition and traceability.
• Verification, validation and test planning and execution.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Test Engineering

V-Model

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering or Science degree

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Overview

Expleois a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

As part of our continued support to our customer in the space sector we are looking for a Systems Engineer. The role will be based at our customer’s facilities in either Portsmouth or Stevenage with travel as required, between both sites.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop and grow their skills and knowledge within a thriving organisation. The successful candidate will be engaged in system engineering and test management planning, working in collaboration with the client, across various Satellite based programmes and technologies, for the delivery of the End-to-End Space & Ground System Technical Coherency Monitoring & Direction programme.

This is an area of significant growth within Expleo, an area where we are looking at growing our team demonstrating our commitment to continue to grow our space business. Engineers with energy and drive with broad expertise are ideal, however of particular interest would be candidates with space, aerospace, high tech manufacturing or communications experience.

This role represents a great opportunity to work on cutting edge satellite programmes. Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• System Engineering activities
• CONOPS description
• User requirement management
• Engineering management plan
• Technical and partner eco-system watch
• Preparation of offers engineering package
• System functional architecture
• Performance and security requirement analysis and flow-down
• Validation, Verification and Qualification
• System tests logic: Plans
• System test management: test procedures and execution report
• Test means and test data specifications
• Technical and operational qualification management
• Validation, Verification and Qualification

Qualifications

• Demonstrable industry related experience / Degree qualified – Engineering or Science related subject

Essential skills

• Systems Engineering.
• Test Engineering.
• Understanding of complete V Lifecycle.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Familiarity with defence and aerospace industry standards and regulations (e.g., MIL-STD, DO-178C) is desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to provide inputs to project Management.
• MS Office Suite.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Analytical mindset with the ability to make sound decisions in complex environments.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, DO-178C, and DO-254, is desirable.

Experience

• Extensive experience in Systems Engineering roles.
• Proven experience in systems engineering, preferably within the defence or aerospace industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and propose innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience with project management practices and tools, including schedule management, risk analysis, and resource allocation.
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink) for system analysis and performance prediction.

What do I need before I apply

• UK sole National.
• SC cleared without caveats.
• Ability and willingness to travel to and work on either the clients Portsmouth or Stevenage site 5 days per week.
• Ability/willingness to travel as required between Portsmouth or Stevenage sites as required.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers 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