Senior Composites Design Engineer — Lead Structural Innovation

ALTEN

Banbury

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance
Employee assistance programme
Life insurance & Pension Scheme
Social atmosphere & team events
Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Senior Composites Design Engineer to support development, qualification and production of advanced composite structures in Banbury. The role requires 10+ years of experience, on-site presence three days per week, and BPSS clearance eligibility.

The successful candidate will design composite components, generate test strategies, support materials selection, review specifications, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality and programme teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications

  • Significant experience designing composite structures.
  • Strong knowledge of composite materials, manufacturing methods and testing.
  • Experience supporting qualification and certification activities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop composite component designs and detailed engineering models.
  • Generate qualification, verification, and test strategies for composite structures.
  • Support material selection, structural analysis, and design justification activities.
  • Review drawings, specifications and technical requirements for compliance.
  • Lead development and qualification testing activities.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and programme teams throughout delivery.

Skills

Composite design
Structural analysis
Engineering drawings
Customer engagement
Independent work
Cross-functional collaboration
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

NX
Teamcenter

Job description

ALTEN is seeking a Senior Composites Design Engineer to support development, qualification and production of advanced composite structures in Banbury. The role requires 10+ years of experience, on-site presence three days per week, and BPSS clearance eligibility.

The successful candidate will design composite components, generate test strategies, support materials selection, review specifications, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality and programme teams to deliver innovative solutions.

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