> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2786294-senior-systems-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2786294-senior-systems-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Expleo
- **Location:** Belfast, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Software Debugging, Firmware, Requirements Management, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840689437-senior-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering discipline, * Systems Engineering
 + Requirements and use case analysis
 + Concept assessment and design trade studies
 + System architecture design and functional modelling
 + Performance assessment and systems behaviour analysis
 + Verification, validation and certification
 + Model based engineering techniques, including MBSE
 + Acceptance
 + Integration
 + Testing, * Defence sector - highly desirable
 * Bid management - desirable
 * Polarian requirements management
 * Vehicle experience would be desirable from automotive sector, * Experience working within systems engineering on the right hand side of the V lifecycle
 * Modifications and configuration management
 * Project and programme experience - desirable

## Description

The Systems Engineer is responsible for working on projects on the right-hand side of the V lifecycle, engaging with stakeholders to deliver customer equipment that meets integration requirements, verification, validation and qualification of products, systems or components. This may require working with hardware, software or firmware.

This Systems Engineering vacancy presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop and grow their skills and knowledge within a thriving organisation. The job holder will be engaged in a wide variety of Systems Engineering activities covering the entire engineering lifecycle, including systems definition, input to estimates and bid activities, requirements apportionment, systems architecting, integration, verification & validation. These activities involve proactive interaction and communication with other Engineering and non-Engineering functions., * Systems Verification & Validation Reporting

 * Requirements capture and management - Maturing requirements
 * De-Bugging
 * Test documentation authoring
 * Define test plans
 * Execute integration and validation tests
 * Analyse test results
 * Create test specs
 * Creation of VVRM
 * Acceptance
 * Safety requirements


## Related Videos

- [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process)
- [Using AI Without Losing Your Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2045-using-ai-without-losing-your-skills)
- [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine)
- [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle)
- [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation)
- [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce)

## Related Articles

- [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)
- [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)
- [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree)
- [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)
- [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)
- [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)