Mechanical Design Engineer – Test Rigs (Hybrid, Clearable)

ALTEN; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Job summary

ALTEN in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer (Test Rigs) to join our Bicester team. You will design and develop robust test rigs to validate rotating machinery and propulsion systems, supporting projects from concept through to manufacturing and testing in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

The role requires hands-on CAD work (NX) and data management in Teamcenter, production of BS8888-compliant drawings, and strong knowledge of design for manufacture and materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.
• Experience designing and building test rigs for rotating machinery.
• Strong design for manufacture and material science understanding.

Responsibilities

• Design and manufacture robust test rigs to meet defined requirements.
• Carry out detailed design tasks using NX and manage data in Teamcenter.
• Produce and release engineering drawings in line with BS8888 standards.
• Collaborate across teams and adapt to evolving project priorities.

Skills

CAD NX

PDM/Teamcenter

DFM

Test rigs

Rotating machinery

Fastening methods

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

ALTEN in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer (Test Rigs) to join our Bicester team. You will design and develop robust test rigs to validate rotating machinery and propulsion systems, supporting projects from concept through to manufacturing and testing in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

The role requires hands-on CAD work (NX) and data management in Teamcenter, production of BS8888-compliant drawings, and strong knowledge of design for manufacture and materials.