About this role
We’re looking for a System Design Engineer to join our team in Derby working on a high-profile defence project, contributing to the design of safety-critical control systems in line with aerospace standards. If you're passionate about solving complex technical challenges and making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Location: Derby On Site: 1-2x weekClearance: Not required Experience Level: Junior - Mid Level/senior Key Responsibilities:
Support Preliminary & Critical Design ReviewsReview and validate design changes and software high-level requirementsDevelop control system requirements for airborne applicationsConduct FMEA/FMECA and safety analysisApply ARP4754, DO-178B/C and DO-254 guidance in a regulated environmentRepresent systems engineering in cross-functional reviews Required Skills:
Background in product development within a safety-critical environmentExposure to EASA/FAA certification processes is a plusPrevious work on gas turbine engines or propulsion systems is desirableRequired Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Controls Engineering, or equivalent military experience.Desirable Skills:
Comfortable writing and reviewing system/software requirementsSkilled in root cause analysis, lifecycle impact, and change validationExperience with model-based systems and digital engineering toolsetsAbility to collaborate and communicate clearly across teamsKnowledge of safety analysis techniques (FMEA, FMECA) Why join us?
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.
In short you get:
A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A huge diversity of engineering projects and industriesPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle & Tech Scheme Employee assistance programmeLife insurance & Pension SchemeSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildingsFlexible 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.
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.