Senior Systems Engineer
ALTEN
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: London • United Kingdom
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Plan and support technical activities across spacecraft programs.
- Manage system-level elements such as functional models, modes, interfaces, and requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments, trade-offs, and technical evaluations.
- Support subsystem and software design through multidisciplinary studies.
- Lead system assessments, baseline definitions, and budget planning.
- Contribute to configuration-controlled engineering documentation.
- Support product implementation, integration, verification, and validation at system and flight levels.
- Help improve and iterate on company-wide systems engineering processes.
Requirements
- Space industry experience is mandatory
- 8+ years in spacecraft system engineering
- Experience with system requirements, trade studies, and spacecraft design
- Familiar with spacecraft assembly, integration, testing, and operations
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering , or equivalent military experience in Aerospace, Engineering, Physics , or similar.
- Knowledge in at least three areas: avionics, power, propulsion, thermal/mechanical, control systems, or system testing
- Strong organization and teamwork skills
- Confident working with internal teams and customers.
Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle & Tech Scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance & Pension Scheme
- Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
- Flexible way of working (role dependent)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
system engineeringrisk assessmenttrade studiesspacecraft designavionicspower systemspropulsionthermal systemsmechanical systemssystem testing
Soft skills
organizationteamworkcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree in Engineeringequivalent military experience