Systems Lead​/Management; NG

Overview

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.

• 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

• Degree, HND or equivalent in Engineering or related discipline
• Strong background in Systems Engineering within complex environments

• 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

• Experience with in defence or naval/combat systems environments
• Familiarity with SysML modelling tools (e.g. IBM Rhapsody or equivalent)

• 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

• Hybrid model: 2 days per week on-site in Barnstaple
• Remaining days remote (subject to project needs)

• SC Clearance preferred
• Candidates must be eligible for SC and can start on BPSS clearance

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology‑loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy – enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long‑term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

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

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive