Hybrid Aerospace Hydraulic Systems Engineer

ALTEN; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Flexible way of working

Social atmosphere & team events

Job summary

ALTEN, a global engineering and technology consultancy, seeks a Hydraulic Systems Engineer to join the Gillingham team for aerospace projects. You will support the development, analysis, and validation of hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems, perform data-driven analysis, testing, and troubleshooting, and collaborate across design, systems, and test groups to deliver integrated solutions.

The role is on site with hybrid working options, requiring a strong background in hydraulic systems,

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of solenoid valves and electro-hydraulic components.
• Mechanical engineering background with experience of hydraulic systems.
• Experience in data processing, interpretation, and engineering analysis.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Mathcad.
• Ability to support testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, analysis, and development of hydraulic systems and electro-hydraulic components.
• Conduct performance assessments of hydraulic systems and solenoid valve assemblies.
• Analyse and interpret test data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Support system testing, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations.
• Develop engineering calculations and analytical models to support design decisions.
• Collaborate with design, systems, and test teams to ensure successful product development and integration.
• Generate technical reports and present findings to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Solenoid valves

Electro-hydraulic systems

Mechanical engineering

Data processing

MATLAB

Mathcad

Testing

Troubleshooting

Engineering analysis

Communication in teams

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Equivalent military experience

Tools

MATLAB

Mathcad

Simulation tools

Job description

ALTEN, a global engineering and technology consultancy, seeks a Hydraulic Systems Engineer to join the Gillingham team for aerospace projects. You will support the development, analysis, and validation of hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems, perform data-driven analysis, testing, and troubleshooting, and collaborate across design, systems, and test groups to deliver integrated solutions.

The role is on site with hybrid working options, requiring a strong background in hydraulic systems,