Systems Engineer Lead

Expleo Group; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Systems Engineer Lead to join their team in Rochester. The role involves systems engineering tasks, including requirements analysis and system architecture design, in a hybrid work setup. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in safety-critical environments and relevant engineering qualifications. Join a collaborative environment with opportunities for skills development and impactful projects.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Skills development and inspiring projects

ExpleoAcademy training

Competitive benefits

Inclusive and accessible recruitment process

Support for employees with disabilities

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence/Aerospace or safety-regulated environments.
• Relevant product development experience.
• Requirements management and V&V/certification experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct requirements and use case analysis.
• Design system architecture and functional modeling.
• Perform verification, validation, and certification.

Skills

Requirements definition and management

Verification, Validation, and Certification experience

Ability to decompose conceptual models into sub-systems and components

Effectiveness in early-stage projects with ambiguity

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Incorporated or Chartered Engineer, or progress towards PEI registration

Tools

IBM DOORS

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Overview

The EES business unit specializes in real-time embedded systems, focusing on safety-critical control systems. We are seeking experienced Systems Engineers to join our growing team, working initially in a hybrid setup at the client site in Rochester (Kent). This role is suitable for both permanent staff and contractors (Outside IR35), with travel to the client site required.

Responsibilities

1. Systems Engineering
   • Requirements and Use Case analysis
   • Concept assessment and design trade studies
   • System architecture design and functional modeling
   • Performance assessment and systems behavior analysis
   • Verification, Validation, and Certification
   • Model-based engineering techniques, including MBSE
2. Project and Program Experience (desirable):
   • Defense Sector
   • Marine Sector
   • Fleet Operations
   • Modifications and configuration management
   • Bid Management

Qualifications

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer, or progress towards PEI registration
• Experience in Defence/Aerospace or safety-regulated environments

Essential Skills

• Requirements definition and management
• Verification, Validation, and Certification experience
• Ability to decompose conceptual models into sub-systems and components
• Effectiveness in early-stage projects with ambiguity

Desired Skills

• MBSE experience

Experience

• Relevant product development experience
• Expertise in requirements engineering and system architecture
• Experience with tools like IBM DOORS, V&V
• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Requirements management and V&V/certification experience

Pre-requisites

• Full valid Security Clearance
• UK nationality (no dual nationality)

Benefits

• Collaborative environment
• Skills development and inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy training
• Competitive benefits
• Inclusive and accessible recruitment process
• Support for employees with disabilities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Other

Industries: Defense, Space Manufacturing, Military, International Affairs