Senior Space Systems Engineer, London | SC Clearance

ALTEN Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer based in London. The role demands hands-on experience in spacecraft projects, supporting system design, analysis, and integration. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in the space industry, with a focus on requirements and spacecraft design. The company offers a diverse range of projects and strong career development support along with competitive benefits including private medical insurance and flexible working options.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Flexible way of working

Qualifications

• 8+ years of spacecraft system engineering experience required.
• Familiarity with spacecraft assembly, integration, testing, and operations.
• Capability to conduct risk assessments and technical evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support technical activities across spacecraft programs.
• Manage system-level elements and requirements.
• Support product implementation and verification at system levels.

Skills

Space industry experience

System requirements

Spacecraft design

Functional models

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience

Job description

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer based in London. The role demands hands-on experience in spacecraft projects, supporting system design, analysis, and integration. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in the space industry, with a focus on requirements and spacecraft design. The company offers a diverse range of projects and strong career development support along with competitive benefits including private medical insurance and flexible working options.