Overview:
Expleo is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support a complex marine platform programme. The role requires an engineer who can operate autonomously within a client organisation, taking full ownership of Work Package items (typical Problem and Change Reports) and delivering system-aware corrective actions that provide clear, visible value to the programme. This position replaces an existing role and demands strong professionalism, technical judgement, and client-facing capability.
Responsibilities:
- Own and resolve Work Package Items end-to-end, from investigation through to corrective action implementation.
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Conduct system solution reviews, including system decomposition and requirements management.
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Maintain full requirements traceability across system, sub-system, and software levels.
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Support system-level design activities for vehicle control subsystems and associated implementation hardware.
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Apply safety-aware systems engineering principles in line with regulated engineering environments.
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Provide system-level hardware and interface understanding to ensure coherent designs.
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Operate professionally on client site, representing Expleo credibly and independently.
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Support the Programme Engineering Team Lead (ETL) in delivering consultancy-led engineering services.
Qualifications:
Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline, such as:
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Systems Engineering
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Electronic Engineering
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Physics
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Mathematics
Essential skills:
- Demonstrable systems engineering experience on complex and/or safety-related systems.
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Strong experience working at the systems / software boundary.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision within a client organisation.
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Experience in marine, defence, aerospace, or similarly regulated industries.
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Proven experience in:
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Requirements management
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System design (desirable)
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Modelling and simulation (desirable)
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Proficiency with tools such as:
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DOORS
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Siemens Polarion
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Enterprise Architect or equivalent MBSE tools (desirable)
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MATLAB and/or Simulink (desirable)
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Strong stakeholder engagement capability, including customer and supplier interaction.
Desired skills:
- Strong client-facing communication and professional presence.
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Able to build credibility quickly with client engineers.
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Proactive, ownership-driven approach to problem solving.
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Clear, confident communicator able to tailor technical depth to the audience.
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High levels of professionalism, judgement, and safety awareness.
Experience:
- Rapidly establishes credibility and trust within the client engineering team.
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Independently owns and resolves problems without requiring close direction.
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Delivers pragmatic, system-aware corrective actions that improve programme outcomes.
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Demonstrates sound engineering judgement and safety awareness.
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Identifies opportunities to add consultancy value beyond immediate tasking.
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Trusted by the Engineering Team Lead to represent Expleo independently on site.
What do I need before I apply:
Benefits:
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
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We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
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Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
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Competitive company benefits
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
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As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
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Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
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Communicating and promoting vacancies
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Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
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Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
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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
