Project Engineer (CAD & Simulation)

We are looking for a confident engineer to support coordination of CAD and simulation activities within a large product development environment. This role focuses on managing virtual model build workflows aligning teams and ensuring outputs from simulation are clearly communicated back to stakeholders.

You will act as the link between design and analysis teams helping drive delivery across virtual prototype development rather than carrying out hands-on modelling.

• Location: Gaydon
• On Site: Yes
• Clearance: None
• Experience Level: Mid-Level

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate CAD inputs and simulation model build activities across FEA CFD thermal and structural workstreams.
• Work with design and analysis teams to support virtual prototype development and delivery.
• Lead meetings track actions and communicate progress changes and results to project stakeholders.
• Support consistency and ownership of processes across a large simulation function.
• Present model outputs and updates clearly to engineering and programme teams.

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

• Experience working with CAD in 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) within a product development environment.
• Exposure to simulation tools and processes (e.g. HyperMesh Star-CCM FEA/CFD).
• Strong communication skills and confidence leading discussions across teams.
• Organised proactive and comfortable coordinating work across multiple stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience supporting electrified products battery systems or driveline components.
• Familiarity with Jira or similar tools.

Additional Information :

Why join us 

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

At ALTEN youll 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 . 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time