Senior Mechanical Engineer (SolidWorks)

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Join a growing engineering team developing advanced underwater and marine technology solutions. You will take ownership of mechanical design activities, supporting projects from concept development through to manufacture and testing.

Location: Bedford

On-site Requirement: On Site

Seniority: 10+ Years Experience

Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

- Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to guide design activities and mentor others.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Proactive and pragmatic approach to engineering problem solving.
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high technical standards.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design activities for complex engineered products.; Produce detailed SolidWorks models, assemblies, and drawings.; Support design reviews and technical decision-making.; Conduct engineering analysis and design assessments.; Work closely with manufacturing and test teams.; Support prototype development and product improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Extensive experience delivering mechanical design solutions.; Experience throughout the product development lifecycle.; Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design principles.; Extensive experience using SolidWorks to develop detailed mechanical designs, assemblies, and engineering drawings.; Strong understanding of product development from concept generation through to manufacture and testing.; Experience performing engineering analysis and design evaluation to support technical decision-making.; Ability to work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and cost-effective.; Proven experience delivering mechanical solutions within complex engineering environments.; Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.

Nice to have

Experience working within marine, subsea, or underwater technology sectors.; Knowledge of finite element analysis and structural assessment techniques.; Experience designing housings or mechanical assemblies for electronic systems.; Familiarity with environmental qualification and testing activities.

Benefits

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style; A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries; Private Medical Insurance; Cycle & Tech Scheme; Employee assistance programme; Life insurance & Pension Scheme; Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings; Flexible way of working (role dependent)