Senior CAD Engineer

ALTEN; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the City of London is seeking a Senior CAD Engineer to manage satellite sub-assemblies within CAD models. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in CAD for space systems, proficiency in SolidWorks, and strong collaboration skills. This position offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and other benefits in a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible way of working

Social atmosphere

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in CAD for space systems.
• Understanding of environmental testing and mechanical design requirements.
• Ability to manage complex satellite assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Manage satellite sub-assemblies in the CAD model.
• Produce and update manufacturing drawings.
• Support AIT activities and perform incoming inspections.

Skills

CAD experience

SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software

Familiarity with Python, C++, or VBA

Technical leadership

Collaborative skills

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Company Description

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Job Description

What will you be doing?

As a Senior CAD Engineer you will manage and maintain satellite sub-assemblies within the CAD model, including supplier components and structural elements. Your role will involve producing manufacturing drawings, supporting harness routing, overseeing procurement checks, and assisting with integration and assembly activities.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Manage satellite sub-assemblies in the CAD model, including structure and supplier components.
• Produce and update manufacturing drawings.
• Design preliminary harness routing and support integration planning.
• Perform incoming inspections for procured items not under supplier responsibility.
• Support AIT activities, including identifying space and assembly constraints.
• Review and integrate supplier CAD models into the overall spacecraft model.
• Support the design of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE).

Who are we looking for?

A skilled CAD engineer with hands-on space experience, capable of managing complex satellite assemblies and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• Result-oriented
• Proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in CAD for space systems.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Familiarity with Python, C++, or VBA is a plus.
• Understanding of environmental testing and mechanical design requirements.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and work within project teams.

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)

This role will 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.

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