Gas Turbine Engine Design Engineer

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading aerospace programme based in Derby.

This role offers the opportunity to work on the design and development of complex aerospace control systems and electronic enclosures, supporting cutting-edge engineering projects within a highly regulated environment. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development through to detailed design and validation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical design activities for aerospace electronic control units and associated hardware.
• Develop concept designs, 3D models, detailed drawings and engineering documentation.
• Produce designs using Siemens NX and manage product data within Teamcenter.
• Apply GD&T principles and undertake tolerance stack-up analysis.

Generate and review technical documentation including:

• Test Plans
• Test Procedures
• Material Reports
• FMEA / DFMEA documentation

Work closely with Stress, Thermal, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Test and Systems Engineering teams.

• Support design reviews and ensure compliance with programme requirements.
• Contribute to design verification and qualification activities in line with aerospace standards.
• Estimate engineering effort and deliver work packages to agreed deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve product performance, manufacturability and cost.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within aerospace mechanical design or electronic enclosure design.
• Experience working on Electronic Engine Controllers (EEC) or similar aerospace electronic units.

Strong proficiency in:

• Siemens NX 7.5
• Teamcenter 8
• PLM tools

Excellent understanding of:

• GD&T
• Tolerance stack analysis
• Mechanical design methodologies
• Experience producing engineering reports and documentation to RTCA DO-160 and/or MIL standards.
• Aerospace industry experience is essential.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of advanced and modern manufacturing techniques.
• Experience within gas turbine, propulsion or engine control systems.
• Understanding of qualification and verification processes within regulated environments.

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)

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 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.