About this role
As a Principal Systems Engineer (Landing Gear), you will join our team to support our activities within the Aerospace sector.
You will play a key role in the development of aircraft landing gear systems, ensuring solutions are compliant with customer requirements and certification standards. Working within a structured systems engineering framework, you will drive requirements definition, system development, and supplier management across complex aerospace programmes.
Location: BristolOn Site: 2-3 days per week Clearance: Eligibility for UK Security Clearance requiredExperience Level: Senior/Principal Key Responsibilities:
Lead the systems engineering activities for aircraft landing gear systemsDefine and manage the system development plan in line with programme requirementsCapture, analyse, and translate customer needs into system and sub-system requirementsOversee requirements validation and product verification activitiesManage the development of structures, extension/retraction systems, hydraulics, and electrical harnessesCoordinate and manage equipment suppliers (e.g. actuators, hydraulic components, electrical systems)Ensure compliance with regulatory and certification requirements Required Skills:
Strong experience in systems engineering within aerospace or complex engineering environmentsKnowledge of landing gear systems or hydromechanical systemsProven experience across the full system V-cycleStrong background in requirements management and system verification/validationExperience managing suppliers and external partnersUnderstanding of safety-critical and regulated systemsRequired Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.Extensive experience in systems engineering or system development rolesProven experience in requirements capture, analysis, and decompositionDesirable Skills:
Experience working on landing gear systems or similar aerospace equipmentFamiliarity with aerospace certification standards and processesExperience within OEMs or Tier 1 aerospace suppliersExposure to multi-disciplinary integration (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical systems) 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.