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

C learance: Clearable

Experience Level: Junior to Mid (2-5 Years of experience)

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain MBSE models using Capella f or 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.