Systems Lead / Requirements Management (NG)
Expleo
Barnstaple, United Kingdom
5 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Temporary contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Barnstaple, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Systems Engineering
Rhapsody
Requirements Management
Systems Modeling Language
Job description
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, At Expleo, you'll work on cutting-edge defence projects, contributing to the delivery of complex systems that support critical operations. You'll act as a trusted representative of Expleo, combining technical expertise with client engagement in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, * 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