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Junior Systems Engineer

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Posted on Jul 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Automotive
Immediate Start
£30k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
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

As a Junior Systems Engineer, you will join our Bristol team to support our activities within the aerospace sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to develop expertise in systems engineering within a highly regulated aerospace environment. You will support the integration of requirements management systems and contribute to the development of hydraulic systems for aerospace applications. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain exposure to the full systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture and analysis through to validation and verification.

Location: Bristol
On Site: Hybrid
Clearance: Clearable
Experience Level: Junior (1-3 years experience) Key Responsibilities:

Support the capture, analysis, and management of system requirements throughout the project lifecycle
Assist with the integration and maintenance of requirements management systems and tools
Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure requirements are clearly defined and traceable
Support the development and integration of hydraulic systems within aerospace programmes
Contribute to requirements verification and validation activities
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of engineering documentation, reports, and specifications
Support design reviews and technical meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, processes, and quality requirements

Qualifications

Required Skills:

Understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies
Experience working with requirements management processes or tools
Basic knowledge of hydraulic systems and their operation
Ability to analyse technical information and translate it into structured requirements
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teamsRequired Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
Experience gained through industry placements, internships, graduate programmes, or early-career engineering roles
Understanding of the engineering development lifecycle
Familiarity with technical documentation and engineering standardsDesirable Skills:

Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, DOORS NG, Polarion, or Jama
Knowledge of aerospace hydraulic systems and associated components
Exposure to systems integration, verification, or validation activities
Understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts
Experience working within aerospace, defence, or other regulated industries
Knowledge of aerospace standards and certification processes

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 (url removed). 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

Reference: 225391381

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Junior Systems Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 20, 2026 by CV-Library

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Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Automotive
Immediate Start
£30k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
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

As a Junior Systems Engineer, you will join our Bristol team to support our activities within the aerospace sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to develop expertise in systems engineering within a highly regulated aerospace environment. You will support the integration of requirements management systems and contribute to the development of hydraulic systems for aerospace applications. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain exposure to the full systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture and analysis through to validation and verification.

Location: Bristol
On Site: Hybrid
Clearance: Clearable
Experience Level: Junior (1-3 years experience) Key Responsibilities:

Support the capture, analysis, and management of system requirements throughout the project lifecycle
Assist with the integration and maintenance of requirements management systems and tools
Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure requirements are clearly defined and traceable
Support the development and integration of hydraulic systems within aerospace programmes
Contribute to requirements verification and validation activities
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of engineering documentation, reports, and specifications
Support design reviews and technical meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, processes, and quality requirements

Qualifications

Required Skills:

Understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies
Experience working with requirements management processes or tools
Basic knowledge of hydraulic systems and their operation
Ability to analyse technical information and translate it into structured requirements
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teamsRequired Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
Experience gained through industry placements, internships, graduate programmes, or early-career engineering roles
Understanding of the engineering development lifecycle
Familiarity with technical documentation and engineering standardsDesirable Skills:

Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, DOORS NG, Polarion, or Jama
Knowledge of aerospace hydraulic systems and associated components
Exposure to systems integration, verification, or validation activities
Understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts
Experience working within aerospace, defence, or other regulated industries
Knowledge of aerospace standards and certification processes

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 (url removed). 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
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