Systems Engineer (Aerospace/ Space)

ALTEN; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

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Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled System Engineer with experience in the aerospace or space industry to join our team. This position focuses on systems engineering for electronics-based projects, supporting innovative programs and working at the forefront of technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Systems engineering across the full lifecycle, from requirements capture to verification and validation.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Developing and maintaining technical documentation, including specifications, system architecture, and test plans.
• Conducting trade studies and system analysis for electronic components.
• Supporting integration and testing activities, ensuring compliance with aerospace/space standards.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a System Engineer in the aerospace or space sector.
• Strong knowledge of electronics systems, including design, development, and testing.
• Proficiency in tools such as DOORS, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent systems engineering software.
• Familiarity with standards like ECSS, DO-178C, or equivalent.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work within strict deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in any of those fields: Aerospace Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics.
• Experience with hardware/software integration.
• Background in satellite systems or payloads.
• Security clearance (or the ability to obtain one).

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 prioritize your career development with personalized 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 personalized 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 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

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting