Systems Engineer - Defence

ALTEN
📍 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 💼 full-time 🕒 Posted May 29, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

Work at the forefront of advanced opto‑electronic and sensor systems supporting some of the UK’s most critical maritime and avionics defence platforms. Join ALTEN Ltd as a Systems Engineer, where you’ll play a key role in delivering next‑generation sensing capabilities that enhance situational awareness and operational resilience.

You’ll contribute across the full systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture and architecture through to integration, verification and delivery — working on complex, real‑time systems.

Location: Glasgow

On‑site: Hybrid 3/4 Days per week (Glasgow or Edinburgh) 

Seniority: 5+ Years of Relevant Experience

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

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Job Details

  • Location Glasgow, Scotland
  • Job Type full-time
  • Category Engineers
  • Posted Date May 29, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 08, 2026