Systems Design 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!

We’re looking for a System Design Engineer to join our team in Derby working on a high-profile defence project, contributing to the design of safety-critical control systems in line with aerospace standards. If you're passionate about solving complex technical challenges and making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

• Location: Derby 
• On Site: 1-2x week
• Clearance: Not required 
• Experience Level: Junior - Mid Level/senior 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Preliminary & Critical Design Reviews
• Review and validate design changes and software high-level requirements
• Develop control system requirements for airborne applications
• Conduct FMEA/FMECA and safety analysis
• Apply ARP4754, DO-178B/C and DO-254 guidance in a regulated environment
• Represent systems engineering in cross-functional reviews

Required Skills:

• Background in product development within a safety-critical environment
• Exposure to EASA/FAA certification processes is a plus
• Previous work on gas turbine engines or propulsion systems is desirable

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering,   in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Controls Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Comfortable writing and reviewing system/software requirements
• Skilled in root cause analysis, lifecycle impact, and change validation
• Experience with model-based systems and digital engineering toolsets
• Ability to collaborate and communicate clearly across teams
• Knowledge of safety analysis techniques (FMEA, FMECA)

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. 

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.