Mechanical Engineer

Were looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting advanced R&D and product development programmes including aerospace platforms and nextgeneration propulsion systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning mechanical design across the full lifecycle working on complex systems and contributing to technically challenging highimpact engineering programmes.

Youll be involved from requirements capture and concept development through detailed design integration validation and delivery with a strong emphasis on engineering judgement quality and collaboration across disciplines.

Location: Bedford
On Site: Hybrid
Clearance: Eligible for Security Clearance
Experience Level: Mid Senior

Key Responsibilities:

Daytoday CAD design and management of multidisciplinary design requirements
Advanced use of SolidWorks for solid modelling surfacing assemblies detailing and BoM creation
Perform firstpass analysis (basic FEA and CFD) using CADintegrated tools
Technical ownership of allocated project work packages (WPs) including task coordination
Define and manage design integration and test activities across R&D and product programmes
Drive product design innovation through research prototyping and CAD / CAE / CAM tools
Select appropriate manufacturing methods for rapid prototyping including wetlayup composite parts
Define materials and processes for metallic containers and structural components
Produce technical documentation including:
User Requirements
CONOPS
Technical & Design Specifications
DFMEAs and risk assessments
Commissioning and validation plans
Support payload and system integration understanding performance impacts and optimisation
Contribute to allelectric propulsion system integration including eVTOL and novel airframe concepts
Act as technical point of contact for suppliers and external partners
Support project delivery to ensure ontime onbudget outcomes
Assist Programme Management with estimation planning dependencies and progress tracking
Ensure quality compliance and customer satisfaction across all deliverables

Qualifications :

Experience skills and qualifications required: 

Required Skills:

Strong experience in mechanical design and lifecycle engineering
Advanced capability using SolidWorks (modelling surfacing assemblies drawings)
Understanding of firstpass structural and thermal analysis
Ability to work across requirements design integration and test phases
Strong documentation communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline
Equivalent industry or military engineering experience also considered

Desirable Skills:

Experience within aerospace advanced air mobility (AAM) or highperformance electromechanical systems
Exposure to R&D NPI or prototypeled programmes
Knowledge of composite materials and manufacturing techniques
Payload or systemlevel integration experience
Understanding of propulsion or allelectric systems
Familiarity with DFMEA validation planning and riskbased engineering approaches
Experience working in regulated or safetycritical environments
Supplier technical management experience

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. 

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. 

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