Systems Integration Engineer (Maritime)

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Job Description

Job Title: Systems Integration Engineer
Location: Southampton (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sectors: Maritime

ALTEN is seeking a skilled Systems Integration Engineer to support the integration and validation of complex systems onboard a new class of uncrewed maritime vessels. This role is instrumental in ensuring that onboard technologies communicate effectively and reliably in a demanding operational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Integrate subsystems into larger onboard systems, ensuring seamless communication and functionality.
• Carry out testing, fault-finding, and issue resolution during system integration activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure end-to-end data flow and connectivity between systems.
• Identify integration risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support operational readiness from shipyard to active deployment, providing hands-on technical expertise.

Qualifications

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field (Candidates with ex-military backgrounds are encouraged to apply!).
• Strong systems background with experience in systems integration, particularly in maritime or complex embedded environments.
• Familiar with networking protocols and infrastructure (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, firewalls, Citrix, Linux environments).
• Able to diagnose system-level issues and work closely with software and hardware suppliers to resolve them.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, operational settings with tight delivery timelines.
• Prior experience in maritime, offshore, naval, or defence domains is highly desirable.

Additional Information

Why join us? 

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently. 

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities. 

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. 

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential. 

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today! 

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)