Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations. We are seeking an Embedded Electronics Systems Integration Engineer.
We are looking for a proactive engineer with broad capability across electronics, embedded software, and system integration. Candidates with defence or aerospace backgrounds are of particular interest, with military, marine, or rail experience also considered valuable.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to advanced defence technology, supporting the security of the UK and its allies. Ideal candidates will be collaborative, self‑motivated, detail‑focused, and methodical in their approach to problem solving.
Responsibilities
* Support finalisation of the system architecture for communications and power
* Identify required avionics equipment to fulfil the proposed architecture
* Generate requirements specifications for any non‑COTS/MOTS equipment
* Produce a system integration de‑risk plan
* Conduct integration and compatibility testing of laboratory equipment to de‑risk the long‑term solution
* Develop, document, and prove application drivers for imposed COTS/MOTS functionality
* Develop, document, and prove communication translations (ETH T1/TX, MODBUS, CAN)
* Liaise with SMEs across Electronics, Software, Systems‑Proving, and related disciplines
* Project‑manage an aggressive de‑risk programme against an agreed plan
* Demonstrate the complete system operating in the lab on representative hardware
* Produce a future‑work report identifying remaining de‑risking activities
Qualifications
* Degree level qualification in a relevant subject, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar
* A lower qualification would be acceptable for example HNC/HND should the candidate be able to demonstrate significant demonstrable experience in lieu
Essential Skills
* Electronics Systems Design, including comms and power architecture.
* Electronics Packaging for representative hardware.
* Application Software development for embedded/avionics systems.
* Ability to develop drivers for COTS/MOTS equipment.
* Strong understanding of communication protocols: Ethernet T1/TX, MODBUS, CAN.
* Hands‑on system integration in a lab environment.
* Ability to generate requirements, test plans, and de‑risk strategies.
* Strong cross‑disciplinary communication with electronics, software, and systems SMEs.
* Ability to manage a compressed, high‑intensity R&D schedule.
Desired Skills
* BPSS Cleared
* Ability and willingness to travel to and work on the client site at Stevenage minimum 1 day per week
Experience
* Performing work of the kind described in this job description
* Delivering electronics system architectures including comms and power
* Selecting and integrating avionics equipment (COTS/MOTS and bespoke)
* Producing requirements specifications for new or modified hardware
* Running integration and compatibility tests on representative lab hardware
* Developing and proving embedded application drivers
* Implementing protocol translation layers across mixed interfaces
* Working with multidisciplinary engineering teams in defence or aerospace environments
* Managing short‑cycle de‑risking programmes with measurable outputs
* Producing structured technical documentation and de‑risk reports
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
* ExpleoAcademy - 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:
o Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
o Communicating and promoting vacancies
o Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
o Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
o 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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