About this role
As a Systems Engineer you will join our Peterborough team to support our activities within the off-highway, heavy machinery, and advanced engineering sector.
You will play a key role in the development of complex engineering products, supporting programmes from initial concept through to final delivery and validation. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will be responsible for systems engineering activities across the full product lifecycle, ensuring products meet customer, performance, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Location: LondonOn Site: Full-time on site Clearance: Clearable Experience Level: Mid-Senior (5-10 years of experience)Key Responsibilities:
Lead systems engineering activities throughout the entire product development lifecycleDefine, manage, and maintain system requirements from concept through to product deliveryDevelop verification and validation (V&V) strategies, plans, and test methodologiesSupport system architecture development and requirements decompositionCollaborate with design, manufacturing, test, and programme teams to ensure successful product integrationManage technical risks, assumptions, dependencies, and system-level trade-off decisionsSupport design reviews, validation activities, and engineering sign-off processesDrive problem resolution activities and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into future developmentsEnsure products meet customer, business, safety, and regulatory requirements Required Skills:
Strong systems engineering experience within a product development environmentExperience working across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept to deliveryProven experience in verification and validation (V&V) engineeringAbility to manage and trace requirements throughout development programmesExperience operating within complex multidisciplinary engineering teamsStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsExperience conducting technical reviews and supporting engineering governance activitiesExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilitiesRequired Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.Minimum of 5 years' experience in systems engineering, product development, or V&V engineeringExperience within heavy machinery, off-highway vehicles, transportation, aerospace, defence, or similarly complex engineering industriesDesirable Skills:
Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Polarion, Jama, or similarKnowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Understanding of system integration and product certification activitiesExperience working on safety-critical or highly regulated engineering productsFamiliarity with engine, powertrain, hydraulics, or vehicle system development 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.