Lead System Engineer | Maritime Defence
Lead System Engineer | Maritime Defence
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Job Description
Play a lead role in delivering complex high-integrity systems for mission-critical defence platforms. At ALTEN were supporting the development of cutting-edge electronic systems used in some of the most challenging environments. As a Lead Systems Engineer youll work across the full V-lifecycle from requirements derivation through to integration and acceptance. This is a chance to take ownership of technical delivery and drive real impact on key UK defence programmes.
Key Details:
- Location: Hybrid Barnstaple (2 days/week on-site)
- Experience Level: 8 years experience in Systems Engineering within defence marine or other regulated sectors
- Security Clearance: Able to obtain SC Clearance (Minimum 5 years in the UK)
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver full-lifecycle systems engineering in line with the V-Model
- Derive and manage requirements from customer specifications and defence standards
- Produce Integrated Test Evaluation & Acceptance Plans (ITEAPs)
- Lead subsystem integration across software electronics and hardware interfaces
- Proactively manage delivery actions to maintain project momentum
- Troubleshoot system-level issues in a multi-disciplinary team
- Support verification validation and acceptance activities to meet performance targets
Qualifications :
Required Skills:
- Proficiency with IBM DOORS for requirements capture and traceability
- Experience deriving requirements from MOD or industry standards
- Background in generating ITEAPs and managing formal acceptance
- Confident in system integration across multi-domain platforms
- Ability to proactively drive delivery actions and manage priorities
- Strong communication and collaboration skills in engineering teams
- Experience in full-lifecycle engineering and working within the V-Model
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. Systems Electronics Aerospace or Electrical Engineering)
OR - A relevant technical military background in high-integrity UK defence or platform systems
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in defence naval or submarine platforms
- Familiarity with DEF STANs safety/security standards or mission-critical systems
- Exposure to MBSE modelling tools or structured systems design
- Background in other regulated industries such as aerospace nuclear or transport
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. Were 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 & Travel 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
Employment Type
Full-time
