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# Systems Lead / Requirements Management (NG)

- **Company:** Expleo
- **Location:** Barnstaple, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Rhapsody, Requirements Management, Systems Modeling Language
- **Published:** May 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d5452d8e668c2722

## About the Role

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

## 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.


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