Senior Systems Engineer – Defence (Underwater S... @ ALTEN
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Company Description
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating in over 30 countries. We partner with industry leaders in sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, and more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technology advancement and sustainable transformation.
Job Description
Play a key role in shaping the future of underwater defence technology. As a Senior Systems Engineer at ALTEN, you will support the development of mission-critical submarine systems on a long-term UK defence programme. Working on a complex multi-domain architecture, you'll take ownership of the entire systems engineering lifecycle—from understanding end-user needs to solution design, integration, and validation.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and deliver system-level engineering work packages across the V-Model lifecycle.
- Lead systems design, architecture development, and requirements derivation.
- Apply systems thinking to identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies.
- Analyse User Requirements Documents (URDs) and manage baselines.
- Define and execute validation and verification strategies for complex systems.
- Collaborate with project teams to produce high-quality artefacts from concept to test readiness.
Qualifications & Experience
• 8+ years in systems engineering within defence, maritime, or similarly regulated sectors. • Proficiency in DOORS, system requirements management, and V lifecycle development. • Understanding of submarine systems, complex defence architectures, or systems-of-systems. • Familiarity with system safety, risk mitigation, and change management best practices. • Must hold (or be eligible for) SC Clearance.
Educational Background
A Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electronics, Mechanical, or Physics is required. A Master’s degree or relevant technical background from UK Armed Forces experience is highly desirable.
Why Join ALTEN?
Join a community of entrepreneurial and technology-savvy professionals on inspiring projects. Enjoy a personalised career path with plenty of growth opportunities, competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic, socially engaging work environment. Benefit from ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and flexible working arrangements.
Key skills/competency
Senior Systems Engineer – Defence (Underwater Systems): Systems Engineering, Underwater Defence, V-Model, Requirements Management, DOORS, Architecture, Validation, Risk Mitigation, SC Clearance, Integration
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