Principal Systems Engineer

As a Principal Systems Engineer you will join our Horsham team to support our activities within the clean energy and hydrogen technologies sector. 

You will act as a recognised technical authority leading the development and integration of advanced fuel cell and electrolysis systems. Working across multiple programmes you will shape system architecture influence technology strategy and provide technical leadership to support the industrialisation of next-generation clean energy solutions.

• Location: Horsham
• On Site: Hybrid
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Senior Principal 

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the technical authority for system architecture performance and integration across multiple fuel cell and electrolysis programmes
• Lead the development review and approval of system architectures ensuring alignment with technical and commercial objectives
• Provide technical governance across projects including design reviews technical risk management and system trade-off decisions
• Lead the resolution of complex cross-functional system issues with significant business impact
• Influence product roadmaps and technology strategies through system-level technical expertise
• Develop and embed digital-first approaches to stack and system development
• Lead verification and validation planning execution and interpretation activities
• Support customer engagements technical proposals negotiations and strategic partnerships
• Drive the identification and mitigation of system-level technical risks
• Mentor and coach engineers supporting the development of future technical leaders
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of systems engineering processes standards and best practices
• Support intellectual property development through the identification of patentable innovations and technical differentiation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers industrial partners and academic collaborators

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

• Extensive experience in system design and integration of complex electrochemical energy systems
• Deep understanding of thermo-fluids electrochemistry balance of plant systems controls and system dynamics
• Proven ability to solve novel and highly complex system-level engineering challenges
• Expertise in verification and validation methodologies planning and execution
• Advanced knowledge of systems engineering principles methods and tools
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior leadership customers and external partners
• Proven experience influencing technical decisions across multidisciplinary organisations
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.
• Significant experience leading systems engineering activities within complex engineering programmes
• Demonstrated expertise in system architecture integration and product development
• Track record of providing technical leadership across multiple projects or business-critical initiatives

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) and/or Solid Oxide Electrolyser Cell (SOEC) technologies
• Knowledge of hydrogen energy generation or renewable energy systems
• Experience supporting technology industrialisation and commercial deployment
• Understanding of system-level intellectual property strategy and patent development
• Experience working with external partners customers and research organisations
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools

Additional Information :

Why join us 

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

At ALTEN youll 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.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• 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 . 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time