Lead Software Systems Engineer

ALTEN; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to guide a large engineering team on cutting-edge engine control systems. The role involves leading and mentoring engineers, ensuring compliance with safety-critical standards like DO-178C, and collaborating on embedded systems challenges. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software systems engineering, and experience with tools such as DOORS and DevOps. This full-time role is based in Derby with a flexible working schedule.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working options

Social atmosphere with gatherings

Qualifications

• Strong background in Software Systems Engineering within aerospace or safety-critical domains.
• Proven experience with DOORS and DevOps.
• Working knowledge of DO-178C and ARP4754 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 30 engineers.
• Oversee requirements capture flow-down and verification using DOORS.
• Ensure compliance with safety-critical standards.

Skills

Software Systems Engineering in aerospace

DOORS

DevOps

DO-178C and ARP4754 standards

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Systems, Electronics or Control Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Join ALTEN UK and work on cutting‑edge engine control systems in the aerospace sector. You’ll take a technical leadership role guiding a large engineering team while collaborating with our customer on complex safety‑critical embedded systems challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on innovative control systems and make an impact in a high‑tech engineering environment.

Location: Derby (2 days on‑site per week)

Experience Level: 10 years (Senior / Lead)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 30 engineers in the development and management of software requirements for aerospace control systems
• Oversee requirements capture flow‑down and verification using DOORS
• Ensure compliance with safety‑critical standards such as DO‑178C and ARP4754
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to maintain full system traceability
• Use DevOps tools to improve and streamline development processes
• Build strong technical relationships with the customer and internal teams

Qualifications: Required Skills

• Strong background in Software Systems Engineering within aerospace or safety‑critical domains
• Proven experience with DOORS and DevOps
• Working knowledge of DO‑178C and ARP4754 standards
• Expertise in embedded software control systems and requirements management
• Excellent leadership, mentoring and communication skills

Desirable Skills

• Experience using MATLAB / Simulink for modelling or system analysis
• Familiarity with engine control systems
• Prior experience within aerospace or defence engineering roles

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Software Systems, Electronics or Control Engineering or related discipline
• OR a relevant technical military background with equivalent hands‑on engineering experience

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)

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time