Mechanical Design Engineer - Test Rigs (Aerospace)

Alten; Sharnford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Team events

Job summary

ALTEN in Loughborough is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer (Test rigs) to design and deliver test rigs, frames and interfaces for aerospace engineering projects. The role blends mechanical design with hands-on workshop work from concept to build, testing and troubleshooting.

The position suits junior to mid-level engineers, offering exposure to lab facilities, multidisciplinary teams, and opportunities to improve test equipment safety, reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.
• Experience supporting engineering projects from concept through testing and validation.
• Knowledge of engineering design principles and product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test rigs, test frames, and integration interfaces for laboratory and test facilities
• Produce 3D models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation to support manufacturing and assembly
• Support the build and assembly of test equipment within workshop environments
• Conduct testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities on prototype and test systems
• Work closely with test, systems, and manufacturing engineers to deliver effective validation solutions
• Support design reviews and implement improvements based on test results and operational feedback
• Ensure test equipment is designed with safety, reliability, and maintainability in mind
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of test facilities and engineering processes

Skills

Mechanical design

Test rigs design

Workshop assembly

Engineering drawings

DFM/Manufacturing

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Equivalent military experience

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

ALTEN in Loughborough is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer (Test rigs) to design and deliver test rigs, frames and interfaces for aerospace engineering projects. The role blends mechanical design with hands-on workshop work from concept to build, testing and troubleshooting.

The position suits junior to mid-level engineers, offering exposure to lab facilities, multidisciplinary teams, and opportunities to improve test equipment safety, reliability and performance.