About this role
Work at the forefront of advanced opto‑electronic and sensor systems supporting some of the UK’s most critical maritime and avionics defence platforms. Join ALTEN Ltd as a Systems Engineer, where you’ll play a key role in delivering next‑generation sensing capabilities that enhance situational awareness and operational resilience.
You’ll contribute across the full systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture and architecture through to integration, verification and delivery — working on complex, real‑time systems.
Location: Glasgow
On‑site: Hybrid 3/4 Days per week (Glasgow or Edinburgh)
Seniority: 5+ Years of Relevant Experience
Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver systems engineering activities across the full V‑model lifecycle, including requirements, design, integration, verification and validationCapture, manage and maintain system requirements within DOORS, ensuring full traceability to design and testSupport and lead system integration activities across embedded software and sensor subsystemsDefine system architectures, interfaces and functional behaviourContribute to integration and system‑level test strategy, including planning and executionParticipate in design reviews, technical governance and risk‑based decision makingCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams across software, hardware and systems engineeringSupport through‑life engineering, including defect management, upgrades and configuration control Required Skills
Strong experience in systems engineering within defence, aerospace or safety‑critical environmentsProven experience working on the left‑hand side of the V‑model (requirements, design, architecture)Hands‑on experience with requirements engineering (elicitation, decomposition, traceability)Experience using DOORS or similar requirements management toolsStrong understanding of system interfaces, boundaries and integration challengesExperience supporting integration, verification and validation of complex systemsSoft Skills & Collaboration
Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindsetConfident communicator within multidisciplinary engineering teamsProactive, self‑starting approach to delivering engineering solutionsComfortable working in structured, process‑driven environmentsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.Desirable Skills
Experience with opto‑electronic, optical or sensor‑based systemsKnowledge of systems modelling techniques (e.g. MBSE, SysML)Experience decomposing complex systems into sub‑system architecturesKnowledge of real‑time embedded systemsExperience contributing to test procedure development and verification activitiesBackground in maritime or defence programmes 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.