Systems Engineer

ALTEN; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Team gatherings & events

Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a mid-senior Systems Engineer to join its Peterborough team, supporting off-highway vehicles and advanced engineering projects. You will drive system requirements, V&V planning, and cross-disciplinary integration from concept through delivery.

The role demands 5+ years in systems engineering, experience across the full lifecycle, and strong stakeholder communication. A security clearance or willingness to obtain may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent military experience) required.
• Minimum 5 years in systems engineering, product development, or V&V engineering.
• Experience in heavy machinery/off-highway or similar industries is a plus.
• Experience with MBSE and requirements traceability tools.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities across the product development lifecycle.
• Define and maintain system requirements from concept to delivery.
• Develop V&V strategies, plans and tests.
• Coordinate with design, manufacturing and test teams for integration.
• Manage risks and trade-off decisions at system level.
• Support design reviews and engineering sign-off processes.
• Incorporate lessons learned into future developments.

Skills

Systems engineering

Full lifecycle

V&V engineering

Requirements management

Multidisciplinary teams

Stakeholder management

Technical governance

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Equivalent military experience

Tools

DOORS

Polarion

Jama

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

As a Systems Engineer you will join our Peterborough team to support our activities within the off-highway, heavy machinery, and advanced engineering sector.

You will play a key role in the development of complex engineering products, supporting programmes from initial concept through to final delivery and validation. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will be responsible for systems engineering activities across the full product lifecycle, ensuring products meet customer, performance, quality, and regulatory requirements.

• Location: London
• Experience Level: Mid-Senior (5-10 years of experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead systems engineering activities throughout the entire product development lifecycle
• Define, manage, and maintain system requirements from concept through to product delivery
• Develop verification and validation (V&V) strategies, plans, and test methodologies
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, test, and programme teams to ensure successful product integration
• Manage technical risks, assumptions, dependencies, and system-level trade-off decisions
• Support design reviews, validation activities, and engineering sign-off processes
• Drive problem resolution activities and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future developments
• Ensure products meet customer, business, safety, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Strong systems engineering experience within a product development environment
• Experience working across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept to delivery
• Proven experience in verification and validation (V&V) engineering
• Ability to manage and trace requirements throughout development programmes
• Experience operating within complex multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience conducting technical reviews and supporting engineering governance activities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, orequivalentmilitary experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in systems engineering, product development, or V&V engineering
• Experience within heavy machinery, off-highway vehicles, transportation, aerospace, defence, or similarly complex engineering industries
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Polarion, Jama, or similar
• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Understanding of system integration and product certification activities
• Experience working on safety-critical or highly regulated engineering products
• Familiarity with engine, powertrain, hydraulics, or vehicle system development

Additional Information

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private MedicalInsurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings &team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.