Principal Systems Engineer

We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer with extensive years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the defence industry and expertise in systems engineering, verification, project management, and Documentation. We are looking for a Engineer who promotes a mindset of attention to detail, communication, and teamwork within there team. Candidates with a good understanding of all aspects of Systems Engineering relating to lifecycle processes and methodologies should apply.

• As a Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems solutions that meet our clients' needs. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of systems, while adhering to industry standards and best practices.
• Duties include but not limited to:
  • You are expected to be able to work in all areas of top the V model where you will be able to support concept translating systems to customer requirements, through to in-service support. You will be expected to provide systems engineering support to customer design and engineering management teams.
  • Full requirements management (creation, update, validation, verification), including suppliers' integration and DOORS experience,
  • Documentation: Produce detailed technical documentation, supporting the development of engineering requirements and associated documentation.
  • Completion of trade studies
  • Manage planning and work package management.
  • Reviewing, documentation - Subsystems, customer, work packages.
  • SYS ML Generation
  • Requirements and Use Case analysis
  • Concept assessment and design trade studies
  • System architecture design and functional modelling
  • Performance assessment and systems behavior analysis
  • Verification, Validation, proving and Certification
  • Systems Integration
  • Model based engineering techniques, including the use of Rhapsody

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Applicable and suitable experience can be substituted for qualifications.

• Systems Engineering
• Technical Requirement Specification
• Requirements Verification
• Requirements Development
• Requirements Proving
• Rhapsody
• PLM tools
• System design
• Systems Architecture
• Systems Integration
• Ability to provide inputs to project Management
• MS Office Suite
• Understanding of complete V Lifecycle.
• Manage Non-Conformances
• IBM DOORS
• JIRA

• Ability to analyse complex technical problems and generate effective solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

• Extensive experience in Systems Engineering roles.
• Proven experience in systems engineering, preferably within the defence or aerospace industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and propose innovative solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Experience with project management practices and tools, including schedule management, risk analysis, and resource allocation
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, DO-178C, and DO-254, is desirable
• Eligibility for security clearance (dependent on project requirements)

• This role requires on-site customer support 2 - 3 days per week in the Bristol area.

• 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