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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.\nOur 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.\nJoin us and start building tomorrow’s world today!\n We're looking for a Principal Systems Engineer / Technical Bid Lead to lead the technical development of complex defence bids and shape system-level solutions for next-generation capability programmes. Acting as the technical authority within the bid team, you will translate customer requirements into compliant, competitive solutions while influencing bid strategy, technical direction, and proposal development across multidisciplinary engineering teams.\nLocation: Stevenage or Bristol\nOn-site Requirement: 3 Days Per Week\nSeniority: 10+ Years Experience\nSecurity Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead the technical delivery of complex defence bids and proposal activities.\nTranslate customer requirements into compliant, competitive system solutions.\nAct as the technical authority throughout the bid lifecycle, ensuring technical coherence and robustness.\nLead multidisciplinary engineering teams in the development of technical solutions, estimates, assumptions, and risk assessments.\nChallenge and review technical inputs to ensure accuracy, affordability, and deliverability.\nDevelop and review technical proposal content and supporting documentation.\nSupport internal governance and gate review activities throughout the bid process.\nPresent technical solutions and strategies to senior stakeholders and customers.\nWork closely with programme, commercial, and bid management teams to deliver winning proposals.\n Required Skills\nDemonstrable experience leading technical bid activities within complex defence or aerospace programmes.\nStrong systems engineering background, including requirements management, solution development, and system lifecycle processes.\nExperience translating customer requirements into technically compliant and commercially competitive solutions.\nProven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams through proposal and concept-definition activities.\nExperience developing technical estimates, identifying risks, and supporting bid planning activities.\nStrong stakeholder engagement skills, including interaction with customers, programme leadership, and senior engineering teams.\nExcellent written communication skills, including experience authoring or reviewing technical proposal documentation.\nSoft Skills & Collaboration\nStrong technical leadership and decision-making capability.\nExcellent customer-facing communication and presentation skills.\nAbility to influence stakeholders and challenge technical assumptions constructively.\nCollaborative approach to working across engineering, programme, and commercial functions.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.\nDesirable Skills\nExperience supporting major defence acquisition or capability programmes.\nPrevious experience acting as a Technical Bid Lead, Capture Lead, Solution Lead, or Lead Systems Engineer.\nKnowledge of air systems, weapons systems, or complex mission-critical defence platforms.\nExperience supporting proposal reviews, governance processes, and customer presentations.\nFamiliarity with systems engineering tools such as IBM Rhapsody, DOORS, Cameo, or equivalent.\nUnderstanding of defence procurement and competitive bidding environments.\n Why join us?\nWe bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.\nAt ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.\nJoin a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.\nIn short you get:\nA personalised career path and a rewarding management style \nA huge diversity of engineering projects and industries\nPrivate Medical Insurance\nCycle & Tech Scheme \nEmployee assistance programme\nLife insurance & Pension Scheme\nSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings\nFlexible way of working (role dependent)\nWe 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. 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