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Posted 19 days ago

Systems Engineer - Defence

ALTEN

  • Salary: not listed by employer

  • 3.5 out of 5 on Glassdoor

  • Typical pay for tech professionals in United Kingdom: £42,889–£75,427 a year Official statistics

  • Also hiring in Austria, France, Germany and Spain (open roles on Tech Abroad)

  • Permanent residency after about 5 yrs

  • Citizenship after about 6 yrs

  • Work language: likely English (posting is in English)

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About the role

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…

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Location Insights: Glasgow

  • Take-home pay (Country tax)

    About £2,480–£4,360 a month after tax, from typical pay for tech professionals in United Kingdom (£42,889–£75,427 a year, official statistics), not this employer's offer, using the average rate of 30.7% for a single employee on a higher salary

  • Weather (City)

    London (nearest reference city): summer highs about 73°F / 23°C, winter highs about 46°F / 8°C

  • Safety (Country)

    High peacefulness (Global Peace Index rank 39)

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