Systems Lead / Requirements Management (NG)

Expleo
Barnstaple, UK
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

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

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