Senior Systems Engineer

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Overview

Expleo is a global engineering, technology, and consulting service provider that partners with leading companies to solve complex challenges, enabling innovation and growth. Our expertise spans across aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, and more, focusing on digital transformation, product lifecycle management, and operational excellence. With a commitment to quality and continuous improvement, we work to drive lasting impact and success for our clients.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team in both Bristol & Stevenage. These individuals will play a crucial role in leading and delivering complex engineering projects, working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and integrate innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems engineering, a strong background in requirements management, and the ability to apply a range of engineering methodologies to tackle real-world challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from requirements analysis to system verification and validation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture and define system requirements, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and industry standards.
• Design and develop system architectures, functional specifications, and system integration plans, taking into account risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation, including requirement traceability matrices, system design documentation, and testing protocols.
• Conduct trade studies and technical analyses to evaluate design alternatives and support decision-making.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices in systems engineering.
• Engage with clients to provide technical expertise, ensuring project requirements are met within scope, budget, and timeline constraints.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance systems engineering processes and tools, keeping abreast of industry advancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Essential skills

• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex systems engineering challenges.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to translate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Team Leadership: Experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers, with a commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Project Management: Skilled in project planning, time management, and working under deadlines to ensure project deliverables are met.

Desired skills

• Chartered Engineer status or working toward chartered status.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and experience working in a collaborative, dynamic team environment.
• Understanding of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and its practical applications in large-scale projects.
• Previous experience in client-facing roles, including technical presentations and proposal development.

Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, ideally in aerospace, defense, or automotive sectors.
• Proficiency in systems engineering tools such as DOORS, MATLAB/Simulink, SysML, and MBSE methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of requirements management, system architecture, and integration practices.
• Experience with safety-critical systems engineering standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 26262, ARP4754A, or MIL-STD-882).
• Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and projects, with a demonstrated ability to manage technical risk.

Benefits

• 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

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