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Mechanical Systems Integration Engineer – Compressor System Offload Programme
Compressor System Design & Integration (Managed Services)
About ALTEN
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, and IT to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement and support sustainable transformation.
Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects, shaping the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions—building tomorrow’s world today.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world.
The Role
We are supporting the offload of compressor system design and integration activities to a managed service environment, seeking a highly capable Mechanical Systems Integration Engineer to join a complex, high-performance programme.
This role sits at the heart of gas turbine / turbomachinery development, working across integration, validation, and in-service support.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver compressor system integration activities across multiple parallel workstreams
- Support gas turbine stress analysis or mechanical systems engineering
- Work closely with cross-functional teams on product system design integration
- Conduct and lead OSOR investigations and root cause analysis (RCI)
- Provide complex technical validation and verification support
- Support SAR (Safety Assessment Report) activities, including fleet health and risk tracking
- Manage sampling closure and DoRA updates
- Produce clear reporting and updates for Technical Leads
- Contribute to additional subsystem and integration activities as required
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Requirements
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience with Teamcenter
- Working knowledge of Siemens NX
- Familiarity with LCE tools, including:
- OSORs (Off-Site Observations & Reports)
- FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System)
- Ability to conduct root cause investigations (Fishbone diagrams, EBRCA)
- Proven expertise in gas turbine mechanics, including:
- Thermofluids or mechanical turbomachinery roles
- Proven experience in systems integration / systems engineering within aerospace or turbomachinery
- Strong understanding of compressor systems / cold-end turbomachinery, including:
- Casings & structures
- Stress, vibration, aero & aeromechanics
- Tip clearance, engine loads & interactions
- Experience across the product lifecycle (design, integration, validation)
- Strong experience in validation & verification (V&V) and ability to challenge requirements
- Familiarity with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
- Systems Engineering capability including:
- DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
- Requirements management processes
- Concept development & selection
- Knowledge of safety processes:
- FMECA (Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis)
- SARs (Safety Assessment Reports)
- RedTop (or similar risk assessment frameworks)
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience
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Desirable Skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision (post onboarding)
- Comfortable managing multiple parallel tasks and shifting priorities
- Strong communication & stakeholder engagement
- Basic understanding of engine certification processes and compliance
Why ALTEN?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies. At ALTEN, you’ll:
✅ Work on exciting, diverse engineering projects across multiple industries ✅ Enjoy ongoing learning, mentoring, and tailored career development ✅ Join a passionate, collaborative team building tomorrow’s innovations today!
Benefits
- Personalised career path & rewarding management style
- Diverse engineering projects across industries
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle & Tech Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Insurance & Pension Scheme
- Social atmosphere with regular gatherings & team-building
- Flexible working (role-dependent)
Our Commitment
We support the Armed Forces Covenant and actively encourage applications from:
🔹 Service leavers 🔹 Veterans 🔹 Reservists 🔹 Military spouses/partners
We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Security Clearance
This role may require or require willingness to obtain a Security Clearance. You must be prepared to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) upon selection. More details on Gov.UK.
Contract Details
- Permanent position
- Midlands, UK
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