Test Rig Development Engineer (Mechanical)
ALTEN
Full-time
On-site
Derby England United Kingdom
Company Description
Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference?
You could be one of our 54k+ colleagues in over 30 countries working on inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!
Job Description
ALTEN UK is a leading engineering and technology consultancy, partnering with major organisations across the Defence, Energy, Aerospace, and Nuclear sectors. We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a cutting-edge development programme within the nuclear energy domain.
This role sits within a Mechanical Development & Prototyping (MDP) team, focusing on the design, testing, and validation of mechanical systems and test rigs supporting the development of next-generation energy technologies.
What you’ll be doing
Designing and supporting test rigs and mechanical development systems.
Conducting mechanical testing, validation, and verification activities.
Writing test plans, test cases, and technical reports.
Applying design for manufacturability, tolerancing, and modularisation principles.
De-risking mechanical concepts through hands-on testing and analysis.
Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary development teams.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for
6–10 years’ experience as a Mechanical Design or Development Engineer.
Background in a regulated industry – Nuclear (ideal), Defence, Aerospace, or Energy.
Understanding of systems design and engineering methods.
Strong technical reporting and documentation skills.
Familiarity with test rig processes and mechanical validation.
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)
Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference?
You could be one of our 54k+ colleagues in over 30 countries working on inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!
Job Description
ALTEN UK is a leading engineering and technology consultancy, partnering with major organisations across the Defence, Energy, Aerospace, and Nuclear sectors. We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a cutting-edge development programme within the nuclear energy domain.
This role sits within a Mechanical Development & Prototyping (MDP) team, focusing on the design, testing, and validation of mechanical systems and test rigs supporting the development of next-generation energy technologies.
What you’ll be doing
Designing and supporting test rigs and mechanical development systems.
Conducting mechanical testing, validation, and verification activities.
Writing test plans, test cases, and technical reports.
Applying design for manufacturability, tolerancing, and modularisation principles.
De-risking mechanical concepts through hands-on testing and analysis.
Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary development teams.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for
6–10 years’ experience as a Mechanical Design or Development Engineer.
Background in a regulated industry – Nuclear (ideal), Defence, Aerospace, or Energy.
Understanding of systems design and engineering methods.
Strong technical reporting and documentation skills.
Familiarity with test rig processes and mechanical validation.
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)