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About the Role

Seeking a Mechanical Architect to join the Space Engineering team, supporting the development of next-generation space systems and technologies. This role involves technical ownership of complex mechanical architectures in a multidisciplinary environment on cutting-edge projects.

Responsibilities

• Defining and maintaining overall mechanical architecture and design strategies.
• Translating system requirements into mechanical design solutions.
• Managing mechanical interfaces across subsystems and equipment.
• Supporting trade studies, concept development, and design reviews.
• Ensuring compliance with customer, mission, and industry requirements.
• Performing design assessments, risk analysis, and requirement verification activities.
• Supporting integration, testing, and qualification activities.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience working within the Space sector (essential).
• Extensive experience in mechanical architecture, mechanical systems engineering, or spacecraft mechanical design.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and mechanical assemblies.
• Experience managing mechanical interfaces within complex engineering programmes.
• Knowledge of the full product development lifecycle, from concept through qualification and delivery.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and mechanical design methodologies.
• Experience with orbital, satellite, in-space transportation, or other advanced space platforms.
• Familiarity with ECSS standards and space industry best practices.
• Understanding of structural, thermal, and environmental requirements for space hardware.
• Experience supporting design reviews including PDR, CDR, and qualification activities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test processes within the space sector.
• Experience performing trade studies and technical risk assessments.
• Previous experience working within a consultancy or customer-facing engineering environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to go through Security Clearance.
• Ability to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard.

Skills

• Mechanical architecture
• Mechanical systems engineering
• Spacecraft mechanical design
• Spacecraft structures
• Mechanisms
• Mechanical assemblies
• Mechanical interfaces
• Product development lifecycle
• CAD tools
• Mechanical design methodologies
• Orbital platforms
• Satellite platforms
• In-space transportation
• Advanced space platforms
• ECSS standards
• Space industry best practices
• Structural requirements
• Thermal requirements
• Environmental requirements
• Design reviews (PDR, CDR)
• Qualification activities
• Manufacturing processes
• Assembly processes
• Integration processes
• Test processes
• Trade studies
• Technical risk assessments
• Consultancy environment
• Customer-facing engineering environment
• Communication skills
• Stakeholder management skills

Location

• London

Work Type

• On Site: 1-2x a month
• Permanent

Experience Level

• Mid Level

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Equivalent military experience

Benefits

• 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)

About the Company

• 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.
• We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
• At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
• Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners.
• We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

Equal Opportunity

• ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives.
• We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
• If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.