Systems Design Engineer

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Join a highly capable engineering team developing complex mission and safety-critical systems for next-generation defence applications. You will support system definition, requirements development, integration activities, and technical problem solving throughout the engineering lifecycle.

Location: Stevenage or Bristol

On-site Requirement: On Site

Seniority: 3-10 Years Experience

Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate complex technical challenges.
- Excellent communication skills when engaging with engineering stakeholders across multiple disciplines.
- Proactive and adaptable approach to working in fast-paced project environments.
- Ability to balance technical detail with programme-level objectives.

Responsibilities

Support systems engineering activities across the full development lifecycle.; Capture, manage, and decompose system requirements.; Contribute to system design, integration, and verification activities.; Support technical reviews, risk assessments, and design decisions.; Work closely with software, electronics, and test teams.; Produce and maintain systems engineering documentation.

Requirements

Proven experience applying systems engineering principles across the development of complex products or platforms.; Experience capturing, managing, and decomposing system requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle.; Strong understanding of system integration, verification, and validation activities.; Experience producing technical documentation and supporting engineering reviews.; Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex technical solutions.; Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.

Nice to have

Experience working within defence, aerospace, or autonomous systems environments.; Familiarity with systems modelling tools such as IBM Rhapsody.; Exposure to early lifecycle concept development and trade studies.; Experience supporting safety-critical systems development.

Benefits

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style; A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries; Private Medical Insurance; Cycle & Tech Scheme; Employee assistance programme; Life insurance & Pension Scheme; Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings; Flexible way of working (role dependent)