Senior Avionic Systems Integration Engineer

Overview

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!

Join our team as a System Integration and Test Engineer and play a key role in delivering complex avionics systems within cutting‑edge defence and aerospace programmes. You will take ownership of communications and power system architecture, driving integration strategy and leading de‑risk activities across lab‑based environments. This role combines hands‑on integration with systems‑level decision‑making in a highly regulated, safety‑critical context.

Location: Stevenage

On-site: Remote with occasional on‑site travel

Seniority: Senior (8+ years’ experience)

Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

• Define and mature the communications and power system architecture across complex avionics platforms
• Lead system‑level trade‑offs and make critical architectural decisions to balance performance, risk, and delivery
• Own equipment selection across COTS, MOTS, and bespoke solutions
• Drive the system integration strategy
  , including test philosophy, success criteria, and de‑risk planning
• Lead hands‑on lab integration and compatibility testing (SIL, HIL, Iron Bird environments)
• Act as the technical authority
  , interfacing with SMEs, suppliers, and multi‑disciplinary engineering teams

Required Skills

• Strong V‑Model systems engineering experience within avionics or complex electronic systems
• Hands‑on background in system integration and lab‑based testing environments
• Experience with avionics networks
  , power architectures
  , and EMC considerations
• Proven ability to own and manage system and equipment requirements
• Confidence making architectural decisions in time‑critical, high‑pressure environments

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Clear and confident technical communicator
• Comfortable operating as a lead engineer or technical authority
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with a pragmatic approach to delivery
• Effective collaborator within multi‑disciplinary engineering teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related discipline, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in defence or other safety‑critical environments
• Exposure to supplier management and external technical interfaces
• Background in communications and power subsystems within avionics platforms

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.

• 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.

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