At a Glance
- Tasks: Design spacecraft architecture and ensure alignment with mission objectives while leading technical teams.
- Company: ALTEN, a global engineering consultancy shaping the future of technology.
- Benefits: Flexible working, private medical insurance, and tailored career development.
- Other info: Diverse projects, supportive culture, and opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and work on innovative projects that impact sustainability.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
- London, England, GB (Remote)Employment Type: Full-time
- Function: Consulting
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
Industry: Information Technology And Services
Company: ALTENCompany Description 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.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!Define the overall spacecraft architecture, ensuring alignment with mission objectives, constraints, and performance requirements.
Own and maintain the technical baseline, ensuring consistency across electrical, mechanical, RF, software, thermal, and payload domains.
Drive trade‑off analyses, evaluating design options across performance, reliability, mass, power, and cost.
Support risk identification, mitigation strategies, and architectural decisions that impact mission reliability.
Collaborate with AIT, mission operations, and engineering teams to ensure architectural consistency throughout development and testing.
Provide senior technical leadership, mentoring engineers and influencing long‑term architectural strategy.
Strong understanding of subsystem domains (electrical, mechanical, RF, software, thermal, payload).
Strong analytical skills for trade studies, risk analysis, and architectural decision‑making.
Required
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalentmilitary experience.
Familiarity with spacecraft AIT workflows and system‑level testing.
Understanding of mission analysis, operations concepts, and spacecraft behaviour modelling.
Exposure to configuration control, change management, and baseline evolution.
Experience contributing to long‑term architectural roadmaps or multi‑mission system strategies.
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.
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)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.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.
Salesforce Architect / Technical Architect in London employer: ALTEN
ALTEN is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of London. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth through engaging projects in the space industry, alongside a supportive environment that values creativity and technological advancement. Join us to be part of a team that not only drives significant impact but also prioritises your career development and well-being.
