Systems Integration Engineer

ALTEN

DerbyOn-sitefull timeAeronauticsPosted 1mo agoEarly applicant likely

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We are looking for an experienced Systems Integration Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the integration, validation, and delivery of complex gas turbine engine systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring effective integration across multiple engine subsystems, working closely with design, systems, controls, electronics, testing, and certification teams. This position is ideal for an engineer with a strong understanding of gas turbine engines and the interactions between mechanical, electrical, and control system interfaces. - Location: Derby - On Site: Hybrid (3x onsite) - Clearance: Clearable - Experience Level: Mid Level Key Responsibilities: - Lead and support systems integration activities across complex propulsion systems. - Ensure effective integration and compatibility between engine subsystems and associated equipment. - Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical integration challenges. - Assess and manage system interfaces, requirements, dependencies, and interactions throughout the product lifecycle. - Support system architecture development and integration planning activities. - Review and validate engineering solutions to ensure compliance with programme and customer requirements. - Support verification and validation activities, including analysis, testing, and issue resolution. - Investigate and resolve integration issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions. - Contribute to technical reviews, design assessments, and stakeholder meetings. - Ensure engineering activities are delivered in accordance with programme schedules, quality requirements, and industry best practices. Required Skills: - Industry experience in systems engineering, systems integration, or a related engineering function. - Experience working with gas turbine engines or complex propulsion systems. - Strong understanding of system integration principles and the interactions between multiple engineering disciplines and subsystems. - Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems and their integration within complex engineered products. - Experience managing technical interfaces, requirements, and system dependencies. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve technical issues. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Proactive mindset with a willingness to take ownership and drive technical solutions. - Enthusiastic learner with the ability to adapt within a fast-paced engineering environment. Required Qualifications: - A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience. Desirable Skills: - Knowledge of engine electrical hardware and associated interfaces. - Experience within the aerospace, defence, energy, or other highly regulated engineering sectors. - Familiarity with systems engineering methodologies and requirements management tools. - Experience supporting verification, validation, and testing activities. - Understanding of engine control systems and integration processes. - Knowledge of product development lifecycles within complex engineering programmes.

About ALTEN

ALTEN provides engineering design and development services for aerospace and defence programmes, hiring specialists in mechanical design, systems integration, and firmware engineering for complex projects like gas turbine engines and high-reliability embedded systems.

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