Systems Integration Engineer

Company Description

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!

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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.