Overview

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.Role

Play a key role in shaping the future of underwater defence technology.

ALTEN is seeking experienced Systems Engineers to 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 across the

entire systems engineering lifecycle

— from understanding end-user needs through to solution design, integration and validation.This is an opportunity to deliver impactful engineering in a secure, high-integrity environment, where your expertise directly supports national defence capability.Location:

Manchester (Hybrid – 2/3 days per week on site)Clearance Required:

SC Cleared/ClearableExperience Level:

Senior (8+ years)Key Responsibilities

Own and deliver system-level engineering work packages across the entire V-Model lifecycle.Lead and contribute to systems design, architecture development, and requirements derivation.Apply systems thinking to identify and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and system interfaces.Analyse and interpret User Requirements Documents (URDs), create and manage baselines.Define and execute validation and verification strategies for complex hardware/software systems.Collaborate within project teams to produce high-quality artefacts, from concepts to test readiness.Skills and Experience Required

8+ years

in

systems engineering

within

defence, maritime , or similarly regulated sectors.Strong command of

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.Proven ability to work independently, manage delivery, and communicate effectively.Must hold (or be eligible for)

SC Clearance .Qualifications

A

Bachelor’s degree

(minimum) in a relevant field such as

Systems Engineering ,

Aerospace ,

Electronics ,

Mechanical , or

Physics .A

Master’s degree

in a related technical discipline is highly desirable.Alternatively, a relevant technical background in the UK Armed Forces with applied systems engineering experience is equally valued.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!What you get

A personalised career path and a rewarding management styleA chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium CustomersA huge diversity of engineering projects and industriesA competitive salaryPrivate Medical InsurancePension SchemeCycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefitsSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildingsFlexible way of working (role dependent)Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

ConsultingIndustries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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