Systems Architecture Engineer

ALTEN; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Derby is seeking a Systems Architect Engineer to lead the design of next-generation nuclear power stations. You will influence design direction and ensure compliance with functional and regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering degree and experience in highly regulated sectors. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including private medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible way of working

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defence, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Ability to perform trade studies, manage interfaces, and drive multidisciplinary decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design and architecture of complex nuclear systems.
• Use systems engineering and optioneering techniques to evaluate and define optimal solutions.
• Drive alignment across mechanical, electrical, control, and structural disciplines.

Skills

Systems architecture principles

Stakeholder engagement

Engineering lifecycle management

Education

Degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Aerospace

Tools

MBSE

SysML

DOORS

Job description

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As a Systems Architect Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the design of next-generation nuclear power stations. You'll lead the definition of system-level architecture and performance strategy, ensuring top-level requirements are met through smart integration of complex engineering disciplines.

This is a high-impact role where your decisions will directly influence design direction, system performance, and delivery outcomes across a major clean energy programme.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead the end-to-end design and architecture of complex nuclear systems
• Use systems engineering and optioneering techniques to evaluate and define optimal solutions
• Translate high-level programme goals into well-defined system architectures
• Drive alignment across mechanical, electrical, control, and structural disciplines
• Own key architectural decisions and performance trade-offs to meet functional and regulatory requirements
• Ensure traceability of requirements through the system hierarchy
• Act as a technical bridge between design, engineering, and programme teams

Who are we looking for?

• Familiar with tools and methodologies like MBSE, SysML, DOORS, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of systems architecture principles and engineering lifecycle management

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive

Job Description

What will you be doing?

As a Systems Architect Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the design of next-generation nuclear power stations. You'll lead the definition of system-level architecture and performance strategy, ensuring top-level requirements are met through smart integration of complex engineering disciplines.

This is a high-impact role where your decisions will directly influence design direction, system performance, and delivery outcomes across a major clean energy programme.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead the end-to-end design and architecture of complex nuclear systems
• Use systems engineering and optioneering techniques to evaluate and define optimal solutions
• Translate high-level programme goals into well-defined system architectures
• Drive alignment across mechanical, electrical, control, and structural disciplines
• Own key architectural decisions and performance trade-offs to meet functional and regulatory requirements
• Ensure traceability of requirements through the system hierarchy
• Act as a technical bridge between design, engineering, and programme teams

Who are we looking for?

• Familiar with tools and methodologies like MBSE, SysML, DOORS, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of systems architecture principles and engineering lifecycle management

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or similar
• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defence, or other highly regulated sectors
• Ability to perform trade studies, manage interfaces, and drive multidisciplinary decisions
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

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 MedicalInsurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)