Mechanical Design and Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components with consideration for environmental conditions such as shock, vibration, and temperature
• Develop and execute environmental test plans and reports
• Supervise or conduct testing activities , ensuring accurate data capture and analysis
• Perform FEA and thermal simulations using Ansys to validate design performance
• Create and modify designs using SolidWorks CAD
• Support and manage engineering change processes (change requests, change orders)
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure design robustness and compliance
• Required Skills:
• Strong experience in mechanical design within aerospace or safety-critical environments
• Experience designing for environmental requirements (shock, vibration, thermal conditions)
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for CAD design
• Experience using Ansys for FEA and thermal analysis
• Ability to develop and execute test plans and validation activities
• Understanding of engineering change management processes
• Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering , or equivalent military experience .
• Experience in design, simulation, and testing of mechanical systems
• Exposure to regulated or safety-critical engineering environments
• Desirable Skills:
• Experience with environmental qualification standards (e.g. vibration, thermal testing)
• Familiarity with aerospace validation and verification processes
• Exposure to product lifecycle management and configuration control
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• 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)

Benefits

Additional Information

As a Mechanical Design & Test Engineer, you will join our team to support our activities within the Aerospace sector. You will be responsible for designing and validating mechanical components to withstand harsh environmental conditions. Working across design and verification activities, you will support the development of robust, safety-critical products through simulation, testing, and engineering change processes. Location: Reading On Site: 4 times a week Clearance: Eligibility for UK Security Clearance required Experience Level: Mid- Senior level

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