Avionics Systems Engineer

ALTEN; Preston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The role of Avionics Systems Engineer at ALTEN UK involves leading the integration of mission-critical avionics systems within the Eurofighter consortium. This position requires a strong background in aircraft sensor and subsystem development, along with a thorough understanding of avionics requirements management. The successful candidate will contribute to a multi-national defence engineering team, focusing on the development and integration of key avionics systems for military aircraft.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible way of working

Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings

Qualifications

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

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, and sensors.

Skills

Requirements management

Aircraft system integration

Documentation skills

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

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• 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)

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