About this role
As a Junior Systems Engineer, you will join our Bristol team to support our activities within the aerospace sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to develop expertise in systems engineering within a highly regulated aerospace environment. You will support the integration of requirements management systems and contribute to the development of hydraulic systems for aerospace applications. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain exposure to the full systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture and analysis through to validation and verification.
Location: BristolOn Site: HybridClearance: ClearableExperience Level: Junior (1-3 years experience) Key Responsibilities:
Support the capture, analysis, and management of system requirements throughout the project lifecycleAssist with the integration and maintenance of requirements management systems and toolsWork with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure requirements are clearly defined and traceableSupport the development and integration of hydraulic systems within aerospace programmesContribute to requirements verification and validation activitiesAssist in the preparation and maintenance of engineering documentation, reports, and specificationsSupport design reviews and technical meetings with internal and external stakeholdersEnsure compliance with aerospace standards, processes, and quality requirements Required Skills:
Understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologiesExperience working with requirements management processes or toolsBasic knowledge of hydraulic systems and their operationAbility to analyse technical information and translate it into structured requirementsStrong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solvingGood written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teamsRequired Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.Experience gained through industry placements, internships, graduate programmes, or early-career engineering rolesUnderstanding of the engineering development lifecycleFamiliarity with technical documentation and engineering standardsDesirable Skills:
Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, DOORS NG, Polarion, or JamaKnowledge of aerospace hydraulic systems and associated componentsExposure to systems integration, verification, or validation activitiesUnderstanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) conceptsExperience working within aerospace, defence, or other regulated industriesKnowledge of aerospace standards and certification processes 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.
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.