Space Mechanical Integration Engineer – On-Site in Portsmouth

ALTEN; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings

Flexible way of working

Job summary

A global engineering and technology consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Integration and Assembly Engineer to join their Portsmouth team. This full-time on-site role involves mechanical integration and assembly for aerospace systems, ideal for junior technicians eager to develop their skills. Responsibilities include following technical drawings, collaborating with diverse teams, and reporting progress on assembly tasks. Successful candidates will hold a relevant degree or military equivalent, and experience in aerospace or high-precision environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical integration or assembly, ideally within aerospace or high-precision manufacturing environments.
• Willingness to work on-site full-time across AM/PM shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical integration and assembly of aerospace systems.
• Follow engineering drawings, manuals, and technical instructions accurately.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure components are installed correctly.
• Report and document assembly progress and any technical issues.

Skills

Mechanical assembly and integration techniques

Ability to follow technical drawings, schematics, and assembly instructions

Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Willingness to work across AM/PM shifts

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Equivalent military experience

Tools

Inspection and quality procedures knowledge

Familiarity with AIT processes and aerospace standards

Experience in component installation, jigs, or tooling

Job description

A global engineering and technology consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Integration and Assembly Engineer to join their Portsmouth team. This full-time on-site role involves mechanical integration and assembly for aerospace systems, ideal for junior technicians eager to develop their skills. Responsibilities include following technical drawings, collaborating with diverse teams, and reporting progress on assembly tasks. Successful candidates will hold a relevant degree or military equivalent, and experience in aerospace or high-precision environments is preferred.