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Job Description

What will you be doing? 

ALTEN UK is hiring an experiencedAvionics Systems Engineerto join a long-term programme within theEurofighter consortium, supporting activities related to the integration and interoperability of mission-critical avionics systems on military aircraft.

This role is ideal for a systems engineer with a background inaircraft sensor and subsystem developmentand a strong understanding ofavionics requirements management, especially related tocockpit integration and radar/IFF systems.

Project Overview:

You will be embedded within a multi-national defence engineering team contributing to the development and integration of key avionics systems for theEurofighter Typhoonprogramme. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, access toNATO Secret-level datawill be required.

Key responsibilities: 

  • Lead and supportrequirements managementactivities for avionics systems
  • Ensure seamlessinteroperability between aircraft subsystems and cockpit interfaces
  • Contribute tosystem-level designfor components like IFF, radar, sensors, and electronic countermeasures
  • Work on theleft side of the V-model(concept, design, specification)
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams across the Eurofighter programme


Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required: 

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as aSystems Engineerin defence or avionics
  • Strong knowledge ofaircraft system integration, particularly radar or sensor systems
  • Experience with requirements tools such as:IBM DOORS ,PCMS(Configuration Management)StateMate(bespoke version of Rhapsody),ICD Tool / PBA Profor interface control and data analysis
  • Strong understanding of military aircraft standards and systems engineering practices
  • Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills

Required Education:

  • Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a relevant technical field



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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