ITEA Engineer

Location: Reading, England, gb

Company 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. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced ITEA Engineer to join our team in reading, to drive Integration, Test, Evaluation and Acceptance activities across a complex, multi‑disciplinary system. This role is central to ensuring capability readiness, technical assurance, and successful delivery into operational service.

You will lead ITEA planning, execution and reporting across the full engineering lifecycle, working closely with systems engineering, programme management, MoD stakeholders and industry partners.

• Location: Reading 
• On Site: 3x a week
• Clearance: SC
• Experience Level: Mid level - Senior 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead ITEA strategy and planning for a major defence capability, ensuring alignment with programme milestones and customer requirements.
• Manage and mentor ITEA teams, including test engineers, analysts and integration specialists.
• Oversee system integration activities, ensuring interfaces, subsystems and components are verified and validated.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, acceptance criteria and evaluation frameworks.
• Coordinate trials, demonstrations and acceptance events with MoD and industry partners.
• Produce high‑quality technical documentation, including test reports, evaluation summaries and acceptance evidence.
• Ensure compliance with defence standards, safety requirements and security protocols.
• Act as the primary ITEA point of contact for internal leadership and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Proven background leading ITEA, IV&V, or Test & Integration activities within the UK defence sector.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, requirements management and acceptance processes.
• Experience delivering on complex, multi‑domain defence projects (air, land, maritime, C4ISR, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage cross‑functional activities.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with MoD customers.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of mission systems, sensors, communications, or platform integration.
• Background in test automation, modelling & simulation, or digital engineering.

Additional Information

Why join us? 

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

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.

In short you get: 

• 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. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.