Avionics Systems Engineer

ALTEN LTD - UK; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN UK is seeking an experienced Avionics Systems Engineer for the Eurofighter consortium. The role requires expertise in aircraft sensor and subsystem development, avionics requirements management, and offers the opportunity to work within a multinational defence engineering team. Successful candidates must have at least 5 years in defence or avionics and hold a degree in a relevant technical field.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Personalized career path

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Systems Engineer in defence or avionics.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft system integration, especially radar or sensor systems.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements management activities for avionics systems.
• Ensure interoperability between aircraft subsystems and cockpit interfaces.
• Contribute to system-level design for IFF, radar, sensors, and electronic countermeasures.

Skills

Requirements Management

Aircraft System Integration

Documentation Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Coordination

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

IBM DOORS

PCMS

StateMate

ICD Tool / PBA Pro

Job description

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Job Description

What will you be doing?

ALTEN UK is hiring an experienced Avionics Systems Engineer to join a long-term programme within the Eurofighter consortium, supporting activities related to the integration and interoperability of mission-critical avionics systems on military aircraft.

This role is ideal for a systems engineer with a background in aircraft sensor and subsystem development and a strong understanding of avionics requirements management, especially related to cockpit integration and radar/IFF systems.

Project Overview:

You will be embedded within a multi-national defence engineering team contributing to the development and integration of key avionics systems for the Eurofighter Typhoon programme. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, access to NATO Secret-level data will be required.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and support requirements management activities for avionics systems
• Ensure seamless interoperability between aircraft subsystems and cockpit interfaces
• Contribute to system-level design for components like IFF, radar, sensors, and electronic countermeasures
• Work on the left side of the V-model (concept, design, specification)
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across the Eurofighter programme
  
  

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Systems Engineer in defence or avionics
• Strong knowledge of aircraft system integration, particularly radar or sensor systems
• Experience with requirements tools such as: IBM DOORS ,PCMS (Configuration Management) StateMate (bespoke version of Rhapsody), ICD Tool / PBA Pro for interface control and data analysis
• Strong understanding of military aircraft standards and systems engineering practices
• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills

Security Requirements:

• SC Clearance is essential
• Access to NATO Secret data will be required
• British nationals preferred, though candidates from France, Germany, or Spain may be considered if eligible

Required Education:

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a relevant technical field
  
  

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!

In short you get:

• A personalised 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

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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