System Engineer

ALTEN Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a System Engineer to join their team in Peterborough. This role focuses on managing engineering requirements and leading system designs across multidisciplinary domains. The ideal candidate should possess 2-3 years of experience in systems engineering, a strong foundation in mechanical and electronic engineering, and relevant qualifications. Benefits include private medical insurance, a personalized career path, and various employee support programs.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere and team buildings

Flexible way of working

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of professional experience in systems engineering.
• Strong foundation in mechanical and electronic engineering.
• Proficiency with DOORS and MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Define, capture, and manage engineering requirements.
• Lead system design and integration across domains.
• Deliver verification and validation activities.

Skills

Systems engineering

Mechanical and electronic engineering

DOORS

MATLAB

V-Model systems lifecycle

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

ALTEN 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!

Job Description

As a System Engineer, you will join our team in Peterborough to support our activities within the Automotive sector.ीस You will join our Electrical Systems & Advanced Machine Control team. The project will focus on the design, integration, and lifecycle management of complex systems that underpin next-generation machine control technologies.

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping systems architecture, ensuring requirements are fully defined, integrated, and validated across the full product lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with a strong mechanical and electronic background who thrives at the intersection of disciplines.

• Locationitchen: Peterborough
• On Site: Yes
• Clearance: None
• Experience Level: Mid-Level

Key Responsibilities

• Define, capture, and manage engineering requirements.يج>
• Lead system design and integration across electrical, mechanical, and software domains.
• Deliver verification and validation activities in alignment with the V-Model.
• Work with external suppliers and stakeholders where required to define specifications and integration requirements.
• Ensure designs adhere to safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

Qualifications

< Glad>Required Skills

• 2–3 years of professional experience in systems engineering
• Strong foundation in mechanical and electronic engineering
• Proficiency with DOORS, MATLAB, and slept
• Familiarity with the V-Model systems lifecycle

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience in Aerospace, Defence, or other safety-critical industries

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 personalized 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 recognize the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

This role usb 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 Gov.UK. 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.