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Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference?
ALTEN
is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 30 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement and 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.
Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference?
ALTEN
is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 30 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement and 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.
Job Description
Play a
lead role
in delivering complex, high-integrity systems for
mission-critical defence platforms. At
ALTEN, we’re supporting the development of
cutting-edge electronic systems
used in some of the most challenging environments. As a
Lead Systems Engineer, you’ll work across the
full V-lifecycle
– from
requirements derivation
through to
integration
and
acceptance. This is a chance to take ownership of technical delivery and drive real impact on key UK defence programmes.
Key Details:
Location:
Hybrid – Barnstaple (2 days/week on-site) Primary site Bristol Experience Level:
8 + years'
experience in
Systems Engineering
within
defence ,
marine, or other
regulated sectors Security Clearance:
Able to obtain SC Clearance (Minimum 5 years in the UK) Key Responsibilities:
Deliver
full-lifecycle systems engineering
in line with the
V-Model Derive and manage requirements
from customer specifications and defence standards Produce
Integrated Test, Evaluation & Acceptance Plans (ITEAPs) Lead
subsystem integration
across
software ,
electronics, and
hardware
interfaces Proactively manage
delivery actions to maintain project momentum Troubleshoot
system-level issues
in a multi-disciplinary team Support
verification ,
validation, and
acceptance
activities to meet performance targets
Qualifications
Required Skills:
Proficiency with
IBM DOORS
for requirements capture and traceability Experience
deriving requirements
from
MOD or industry standards Background in generating
ITEAPs
and managing formal acceptance Confident in
system integration
across multi-domain platforms Ability to
proactively drive delivery actions
and manage priorities Strong
communication
and
collaboration
skills in engineering teams Experience in
full-lifecycle engineering
and working within the
V-Model Required Qualifications:
A
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
in a relevant field (e.g.
Systems ,
Electronics ,
Aerospace, or
Electrical Engineering )
OR A relevant
technical military background
in high-integrity UK defence or platform systems Desirable Skills:
Experience in
defence ,
naval, or
submarine
platforms Familiarity with
DEF STANs ,
safety/security standards, or
mission-critical systems Exposure to
MBSE ,
modelling tools, or
structured systems design Background in other
regulated industries
such as
aerospace ,
nuclear, or
transport
Additional Information
Why join us?
We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently. Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities. We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential. Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!
In short you get:
A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries A competitive salary Private Medical & Travel Insurance Pension Scheme Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings Flexible way of working (role dependent)
Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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