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Job Role:

BMS Systems Engineer

Location:

Milton Keynes

Experience Level:

Mid (3-8 years of experience)

On Site Requirement:

3 days a week


Join

ALTEN UK

, a global engineering consultancy working with some of the most innovative companies in the

automotive and energy

sectors. You'll contribute to the development of advanced

Battery Management Systems (BMS)

that power next-generation

electric and hybrid powertrains

. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of

vehicle electrification

, working on cutting-edge technologies that improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

Responsibilities:

Define and manage

system-level requirements

for

Battery Management Systems

using

PLM tools

such as

Windchill

. Develop and maintain

MATLAB/Simulink models

to support system design and simulate

battery performance and behaviour

. Apply

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

principles to design and document

BMS architecture

, focusing on the

left side of the V

(system definition and modelling). Collaborate with

suppliers

to ensure key components such as sensors, ECUs, and battery modules meet system and safety standards. Support

Verification and Validation (V&V)

activities, analysing test data and ensuring compliance with automotive performance and safety requirements. Work across

cross-functional teams

(hardware, software, and powertrain) to support

BMS integration

within the overall vehicle architecture.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

Proven experience in

Battery Management Systems (BMS)

or

Powertrain Systems Engineering

. Strong background in

requirements management

,

system modelling

, and

functional architecture

. Experience with

PLM systems

(ideally

Windchill

). Skilled in

MATLAB/Simulink

for model-based design and system analysis. Experience in

requirements testing

,

Verification & Validation (V&V)

, and system traceability.

Required Qualifications:

A

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

(Electrical, Electronic, Systems, or related discipline). OR A highly relevant technical background with experience in

battery or powertrain systems

.

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge of

MBSE tools

and system-level simulation environments. Familiarity with

ISO 26262 (Functional Safety)

and

Automotive SPICE

standards. Strong stakeholder communication and

supplier management

experience.

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)
This role will 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.