Systems engineer - Defence

  • Full-time
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Region: North East UK

Company Description

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Job Description

What will you be doing? 

As a Systems Engineer , you will join our team in Barnstaple  to support our activities within the Defence sector. 

Your main responsibilities will be: 

  • Lead a team of engineers, driving the successful completion of defense-related projects.
  • Capture, analyze, and modify requirements using IBM DOORS, focusing on the Left-hand side of the V model.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and customer needs.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the system development lifecycle.
  • Ensure all work complies with defense industry standards and regulations.
  • Travel as needed for project requirements (expenses covered).

Who are we looking for? 

  • 6-15 years of experience in systems engineering, preferably within the defense sector.
  • Strong expertise in IBM DOORS and experience with requirements capture and modification.
  • Familiarity with defense industry standards and practices.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage engineering teams.

You are... 

  • Passionate about engineering 
  • result-oriented 
  • proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required: 

  • Minimum bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline. 
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.
  • SC clearance or the ability to obtain SC clearance is mandatory.

Additional Information

Why join us? 

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently. 

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities. 

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. 

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential. 

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today! 

In short you get: 

  • A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
  • A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
  • A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
  • A competitive salary
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Pension Scheme
  • Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
  • Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
  • Flexible way of working (role dependent)
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