System Engineer

Role description

ALTEN Netherlands is strengthening its Systems Engineering team to anticipate several incoming projects with high-tech clients in the Eindhoven and Rotterdam areas. We are looking for Systems Engineers with 3 to 8+ years of experience who can structure complex systems, manage requirements, define interfaces, and support multidisciplinary development in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Engineering & Architecture

• Perform requirements engineering : capture, refine, validate, and maintain system requirements using tools such as DOORS or Polarion .
• Conduct system decomposition into subsystems and components, ensuring traceability across the V-model.
• Contribute to system modelling and simulation , preferably using MATLAB/Simulink for behavioural or functional analysis.

Verification & Validation

• Develop V&V strategies , test plans, and acceptance criteria aligned with system requirements.
• Perform FMEA , risk analysis, and reliability assessments to ensure system robustness.

Agile & Project Preparation

• Prepare and structure incoming projects by defining EPICs, features, and system-level deliverables.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to translate system requirements into Agile work packages .
• Use Jira to manage system-level tasks, track progress, and ensure alignment with project milestones.

Requirements

• 3 to 8+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer or similar role.
• Strong background in requirements engineering , system decomposition, interfaces, and V&V.
• Experience with SysML and one or more modelling tools: Cameo, Capella, Enterprise Architect .
• Hands-on experience with DOORS , Polarion , or similar requirements management tools.
• Familiarity with FMEA , risk analysis, and multidisciplinary system development.
• Experience with Jira and Agile environments.
• Preferably experience with MATLAB/Simulink for system modelling.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a related technical discipline.

Working conditions

• You get a permanent contract, on a full-time basis.
• You have an option to get a lease car with a fuel card.
• Possibility of hybrid working.
• Monthly net expense allowance.
• 27 vacation days with the possibility to purchase 10 extra vacation days.
• Pension scheme without personal contribution.

About ALTEN

ALTEN is a global leader in engineering and technology consulting, supporting top-tier clients in their innovation and R&D strategies. With over 57,000 employees in more than 30 countries, we operate across diverse sectors such as aerospace, automotive, telecom, finance, energy, and life sciences.

ALTEN Netherlands is a key entity within the ALTEN Group, with offices in Eindhoven, Capelle aan den IJssel, Apeldoorn, Groningen and Amstelveen. Our 550+ consultants deliver high-value solutions in Technology and IT. For over 20 years in the Netherlands, we have contributed to impactful projects in high-tech, defence, transport, telecom, and finance, supporting companies in their technological transformation.

If you're passionate about designing complex systems, collaborating across teams, and driving innovation in an Agile environment, this opportunity is for you!