Space System Verification and Integration Engineer

ALTEN
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Systems Engineering
Automation of Tests
Requirements Traceability
Verification and Validation (Software)
Subsystems
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)

Job description

As a Space Systems Verification and Integration Engineer, you will join our team in London to support our activities within the Space sector., * Support verification and validation activities against system and sub-system requirements

  • Develop and execute test procedures and verification scripts
  • Operate and support EGSE (Electrical Ground Support Equipment) during integration and test phases
  • Ensure requirements traceability from specification through to test evidence
  • Support RF and communications testing activities using electronic test equipment
  • Contribute to integration campaigns within controlled laboratory or cleanroom environments
  • Produce structured verification reports and documentation in line with programme standards, 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.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Proven experience working on space systems, satellites, spacecraft, or payload programmes

  • Strong understanding of verification and validation (V&V) processes
  • Experience working within structured systems engineering frameworks
  • Familiarity with electronic test equipment, including RF / communications testing
  • Understanding of materials and environmental considerations in spaceflight applications

Required Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
  • Experience within space programmes (satellite, payload, or spacecraft development)

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience scripting for automated test or verification activities
  • Hands-on experience operating or supporting EGSE systems
  • Familiarity with ECSS standards
  • Experience supporting environmental or qualification test campaigns (TVAC, vibration, thermal)
  • Knowledge of contamination control and material selection for space environments

Benefits & conditions

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 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)

About the company

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!

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