Systems Engineer

ALTEN; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a skilled Systems Engineer for a major nuclear project. In this collaborative role, you'll focus on system requirements, integration, and innovative engineering solutions. Join ALTEN to work on exciting projects and further your career with personal development support.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working options

Personalized career path

Diversity of engineering projects

Team building activities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in complex, regulated industries like aerospace or energy.
• Familiarity with safety-critical environments is desirable.
• Ability to work autonomously and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage system-level requirements and documentation.
• Lead or support the integration of systems and sub-systems.
• Work with cross-functional teams for effective engineering practices.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Requirements Management

Integration of Systems

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, or related

Postgraduate education (MSc)

Tools

Capella

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

What will you be doing?

We're looking for a skilled Systems Engineer to support a major nuclear project. In this role, you'll help define and manage system requirements, design and integrate complex systems, and work across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure everything connects and functions as intended.

You'll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team delivering technology that supports the safe and reliable future of energy.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Develop and manage system-level requirements and documentation
• Lead or support the integration of systems and sub-systems
• Identify and manage dependencies between systems and components
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure effective systems engineering practices
• Use MBSE tools (preferably Capella) to model systems and design behaviour

Who are we looking for?

• Proven experience in systems engineering, ideally in complex, regulated industries (e.g. aerospace, automotive, defence, or energy)
• Strong understanding of system lifecycle, requirements, and integration
• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE); experience with Capella is a plus

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline
• Postgraduate education (MSc) is an advantage but not essential
• Familiarity with safety-critical or highly regulated environments is desirable
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative in solving complex engineering problems
• Excellent communication and teamwork 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 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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