Senior CAD Engineer

ALTEN; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Greater London is seeking a Senior CAD Engineer to manage and maintain satellite sub-assemblies within CAD models. The role also includes producing manufacturing drawings and supporting assembly activities. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in CAD for space systems and be proficient in software like SolidWorks. Additional skills in Python, C, or VBA are welcomed. This position offers a competitive salary and the possibility of remote work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Social atmosphere with regular gatherings

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CAD for space systems

SolidWorks

Python

C

VBA

Mechanical design

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. Were 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 . 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.

Remote Work : Yes

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Children Activity, Account Payable, BMS Operating, Apps, Key Account, Account Opening

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1