Systems Modelling and Simulation Engineer | Defence

ALTEN; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a skilled systems engineer to join a cross-functional team working on airborne sensor technology and next-gen radar systems. The role requires a strong background in systems engineering, contributing to critical defence projects. You'll be involved in designing, modelling, and validating complex engineering solutions, making a significant impact in national security applications. Join us in shaping the future of technology!

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working options

Career development support

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in systems engineering in defence or aerospace.
• Hands-on use of MBSE tools required.
• Eligible for UK SC Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage system-level requirements using DOORS.
• Design high-performance system architectures using MBSE.
• Conduct Verification & Validation (V&V) activities across development lifecycle.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Requirements Definition

Simulation

Performance Analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electronics

Tools

DOORS

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Company Description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 30 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement and 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.

Job Description

Play a key role in shaping the future of airborne sensor technology. Support the development of next-gen radar and electro-optical systems on a high-impact defence programme. Contribute to safety-critical, real-time platforms through model-based design and full lifecycle systems engineering.
This is a hands-on, on-site role working on complex mission systems used in national security applications. Join a cross-functional team solving real-world problems in radar, tracking, and targeting systems.

Location: Edinburgh
Clearance: Must be SC Clearable (UK Passport or long-term residency required)
Experience Level: 5+ years

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and manage system-level requirements using tools like DOORS
• Design high-performance system architectures using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques
• Model and simulate system behaviour using MATLAB, Simulink, or synthetic environments
• Support system integration, troubleshooting, and real-world validation
• Conduct Verification & Validation (V&V) activities across the full development lifecycle
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate mission needs into technical solutions

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in systems engineering within defence, aerospace, or other high-integrity environments
• Hands-on use of MBSE tools such as DOORS, MATLAB, and Simulink
• Solid understanding of requirements definition, decomposition, and traceability
• Experience in system modelling, simulation, and performance analysis
• Familiarity with V&V processes using both simulation data and live trials

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electronics, or related discipline
  OR
• A technical background from UK Armed Forces or defence systems roles
• Must be eligible for UK SC Security Clearance (Minimum 5 Years in the UK)

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of sensor fusion, signal processing, or data classification techniques
• Experience working on radar, electro-optics, or real-time embedded systems
• Understanding of safety-critical standards and systems engineering best practices

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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