Systems Engineer - Aerospace

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

As a Systems Engineer - Aerospace, you will join our Derby team to support our activities within the aerospace propulsion sector. 

You will play a key role in the development of complex aerospace systems, supporting the definition of system architectures, requirements, and interfaces using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies. Working across fuel and oil system programmes, you will develop and maintain Capella models, ensuring full traceability between requirements, functions, architectures, and system designs throughout the engineering lifecycle

• Location: Derby
• On Site: Hybrid
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Junior to Mid (2-5 Years of experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain MBSE models using Capella for complex aerospace systems
• Create and mature System Architectures and Logical Architectures within the MBSE framework
• Perform functional analysis and functional decomposition of aerospace systems and subsystems
• Define functions, sub-functions, interfaces, exchanges, and logical components within Capella
• Establish and maintain relationships between requirements, functions, logical components, and interfaces
• Support the development and maturation of system requirements, including PSRD and PSDD requirements
• Ensure requirements traceability through allocation and management within the MBSE architecture
• Collaborate with system, component, and specialist engineering teams to define subsystem and component interfaces
• Support architecture reviews, design reviews, and systems engineering assurance activities
• Contribute to Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) activities and engineering risk assessments
• Use MBSE models to support technical decision-making, integration activities, and design assurance
• Resolve architecture, interface, and requirements-related issues across multidisciplinary teams

Required Skills:

• Hands-on experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Practical experience developing models using Capella
• Strong understanding of System Architecture and Logical Architecture development
• Experience with functional analysis and functional decomposition techniques
• Knowledge of function-to-component allocation and interface management
• Experience in requirements engineering, allocation, and traceability
• Understanding of systems engineering methodologies and lifecycle processes
• Experience working within complex multidisciplinary engineering environments
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Industry experience within systems engineering experience
• Experience developing and maintaining engineering requirements and architectures
• Demonstrable experience working with MBSE tools and frameworks

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within aerospace propulsion systems
• Knowledge of oil systems and fuel systems
• Understanding of thermal management or fluid systems
• Experience with PSRD and PSDD requirements development
• Knowledge of DFMEA, FMEA, and engineering risk assessment methodologies
• Experience working on safety-critical engineering programmes
• Familiarity with design assurance and system integration activities
• Experience integrating requirements engineering with MBSE architectures

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 industries
• 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)

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.