Mechanical Systems Engineer

ALTEN; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to support the design and development of payload systems for articulated truck platforms. This role requires a strong background in engineering mechanics and full lifecycle development of mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will be passionate about engineering and possess hands-on experience with strain gauges. Join a leading company in innovative projects and enjoy a competitive salary along with various benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible way of working

Qualifications

• Experience with strain gauges and their application in mechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience with full product development lifecycle.
• Comfortable working with high-level system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver payload system solutions from concept through to production.
• Capture, define, and manage high-level system requirements.
• Work collaboratively across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines.

Skills

Engineering Mechanics

Concept Generation

System Development

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ALTEN Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

Mechanical Systems Engineer

ALTEN Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

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Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

What will you be doing?

ALTEN is looking for an experienced Mechanical Systems Engineer to support the design and development of payload systems for articulated truck platforms. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in engineering mechanics and full lifecycle development of mechanical systems.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Design and deliver payload system solutions from concept through to production (cradle to grave process)
• Capture, define, and manage high-level system requirements
• Generate innovative concepts and contribute to system architecture development
• Apply, calibrate, and interpret data from strain gauges
• Work collaboratively across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines

Who are we looking for?

• Solid understanding of the physics behind engineering mechanics
• Hands-on experience with strain gauges and their application in mechanical systems
• Strong background in concept generation and system development
• Experience with full product development lifecycle
• Comfortable working with high-level system requirements

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive
  
  

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline (BEng, MEng, or equivalent)
• Additional certifications or training related to system design, sensors, or data acquisition are desirable
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  
  

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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