Mechanical Design Engineer – Maritime

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our on-site team working on advanced maritime lighting systems for submarines. This role is part of a high-profile project in delivering cutting-edge solutions for naval platforms.

You will contribute to the design development and refinement of mechanical components ensuring high standards of functionality reliability and manufacturability.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine mechanical designs for submarine lighting systems.
• Produce accurate technical drawings and documentation for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical engineers and systems integrators.
• Support prototyping testing and validation of mechanical components.
• Ensure designs meet stringent naval and safety standards.
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles to optimise component production.

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

• 510 years experience in mechanical design.
• Proven experience designing complex mechanical systems ideally for maritime applications.
• Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks Solid Edge or equivalent).
• Experience creating production-ready technical drawings and documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively on high-profile projects.

Required Qualifications:

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

Desirable Skills:

• Previous experience working on naval or submarine platforms.
• Exposure to lighting systems electro-mechanical integration or defence projects.
• Experience working on-site within a project delivery team.

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