Lead Systems Engineer
@ ALTEN

Barnstaple, England, United Kingdom
£120,000
On Site
Full-time
Posted 30 days ago

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Company Description

Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference? ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating in over 30 countries, working with industry leaders in Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail and more. Our teams innovate and deliver impactful solutions that shape tomorrow’s world.

Job Description

As a Lead Systems Engineer at ALTEN, you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex, high-integrity systems for mission-critical defence platforms. The role involves working across the complete V-lifecycle, from requirements derivation to integration and acceptance, making key contributions to UK defence programmes.

  • Deliver full-lifecycle systems engineering using 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.
  • Troubleshoot system-level issues within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications & Skills

Required skills include proficiency with IBM DOORS, deriving requirements from MOD or industry standards, experience in generating ITEAPs, and system integration across multi-domain platforms. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field or a relevant technical military background is required.

Additional Information

Working in a hybrid model (with 2 days per week on-site at Barnstaple and the primary site in Bristol), you’ll enjoy a personalised career path, competitive salary, and benefits such as Private Medical & Travel Insurance, Pension, Cycle-to-work Scheme and more. ALTEN offers innovative projects, a supportive culture, and a commitment to sustainable growth, empowering you to build tomorrow today.

Key skills/competency

Lead Systems Engineer, systems engineering, V-Model, IBM DOORS, requirements, integration, defence, ITEAP, multi-domain, hybrid

How to Get Hired at ALTEN

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research ALTEN's culture: Understand their global engineering focus and innovation.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight defence systems engineering and IBM DOORS expertise.
  • Showcase technical skills: Detail V-Model lifecycle and integration achievements.
  • Prepare examples: Use quantifiable outcomes from past projects.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review V-Model lifecycle processes.
Practice IBM DOORS requirements management.
Study defence integration methodologies.
Analyze previous mission-critical projects.

Behavioral Questions

Describe past team collaboration examples.
Explain handling project delivery obstacles.
Discuss prioritizing system issues.
Share strategies for meeting tight deadlines.

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