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Expleo Group

Systems Architect

Expleo Group

Systems Architect defining autonomous air-system architectures for Expleo, a global engineering, technology and consulting provider. Balancing requirements, performance, interfaces, cost, risk and schedule for defence and aerospace programmes.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeCrawley • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering and Architecture, with a strong focus on requirements management, system performance, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in applying Agile methodologies and Lean Thinking to develop effective solutions in multidisciplinary environments.

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Systems EngineeringSystems ArchitectureRequirements ManagementIntegration, Verification, Validation and Qualification (IVVQ)Agile Methodologies

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Hard Skills
Systems ThinkingOperational AnalysisArchitecture JustificationDesign JustificationProduct Breakdown StructuresSystem Design DocumentsCo-Engineering ApproachesLean ThinkingSimulation ToolsSystems Modelling Tools
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsNegotiation SkillsCustomer-FocusedRelationship-Building Skills
Industry Keywords
Uncrewed Autonomous Air SystemsMultidisciplinary EngineeringStakeholder AnalysisIterative EngineeringSystems Engineering Lifecycle Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define and recommend candidate architectures for systems and/or subsystems
  • Establish solution architectures balancing stakeholder needs, technical solutions, cost, risk and schedule
  • Produce and maintain architecture and engineering artefacts, including Architecture Justification and Design Justification Files, Product Breakdown Structures, and System and Segment Design Documents
  • Review and approve lower-level specifications from internal teams or external suppliers
  • Support solution development and define effective co-engineering approaches
  • Allocate requirements to the appropriate level throughout the project lifecycle
  • Lead management and evaluation of system performance and critical parameters
  • Define and manage system interfaces
  • Support technical negotiations with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders
  • Contribute to systems integration, verification, validation and qualification activities
  • Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams using iterative and Agile approaches
  • Support operational analysis and development of operational concepts
  • Apply systems thinking to balance technical, programme and stakeholder considerations
  • Work directly with customers to understand requirements, communicate technical solutions and influence architectural decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree qualified in an Engineering or Scientific discipline
  • Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills
  • Ability to operate confidently with customers and senior technical stakeholders
  • Familiarity with Uncrewed Autonomous Air Systems and associated domain concepts
  • Strong understanding of requirements management, system performance and interfaces
  • Knowledge of operational concepts and operational analysis
  • Knowledge of systems technical strategy
  • Knowledge of co-engineering and collaborative engineering approaches
  • Knowledge of Lean Thinking and Obeya methodologies
  • Knowledge of systems thinking and stakeholder analysis
  • Familiarity with concept, design, experimentation and simulation tools
  • Familiarity with systems modelling tools and frameworks
  • Knowledge of Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification (IVVQ)
  • Familiarity with iterative and Agile engineering methodologies
  • Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle processes
  • Significant professional experience in Systems Engineering and/or Systems Architecture
  • Proven experience developing and defining architectures for complex systems and/or subsystems
  • Experience in a customer-facing engineering environment
  • Experience within multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Proactive, responsible and self-motivated
  • Confident and persuasive when presenting technical solutions
  • Comfortable challenging and influencing technical decisions
  • Customer-focused with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Able to take ownership of complex technical problems
  • Comfortable working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering environment
  • Able to understand wider programme context and make informed architectural decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Collaborative working environment
  • Opportunities to expand skills and take part in inspiring projects
  • Expleo Academy accredited training courses
  • Competitive company benefits
  • Inclusive and accessible recruitment process
  • Interview offered to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria
  • Reasonable adjustments as required
  • Support for employees acquiring a disability or long-term health condition