Senior Systems Engineer

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across 35+ countries worldwide, partnering with leaders in Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT, 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 আন solve complex challenges and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Location:

London
On Site: 1-2 a month
Clearance: SC
Experience Level: Senior

• Plan and support technical activities across spacecraft الذين programs.
• Manage system‑level elements such as functional models, modes, interfaces, and requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, trade‑offs, and technical evaluations.
• Support subsystem and software design through multidisciplinary studies.
• Lead system assessments, baseline definitions, and budget planning.
• Contribute to configuration‑controlled engineering documentation.
• Support product implementation, integration, verification, and validation at system and flight levels.
• Help improve and iterate on company‑wide systems engineering processes.

• Space industry experience is mandatory.
• 8+ years in spacecraft system engineering.
• Experience with system requirements, trade studies, and spacecraft design.
• Familiar with spacecraft assembly, integration, testing, and operations.

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Physics or a related field, or equivalent military experience.

• Knowledge in at least three areas: avionics, power, propulsion, thermal/mechanical, control systems, or system testing.
• Strong organization and teamwork skills.
• Confidence in working with internal teams and customers.

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech‑driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies. At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals. Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get:

• 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)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website  If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed or rejected.

Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.