Mechanical Design Engineer

As an Electro-Mechanical Systems Engineer, you will support the design, integration, and installation of complex electro-mechanical systems used within maritime environments. Working remotely as part of a distributed engineering team, you will contribute to the development and integration of equipment across naval and marine platforms, ensuring reliable performance in demanding operational conditions.

This role is suited to an engineer with strong CAD capability in Solid Edge and hands-on experience supporting system integration or installation activities, ideally within naval, offshore, or maritime settings.

• Location: Poole
• On Site: Yes
• Clearance: None
• Experience Level: Mid-Level

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and modify electro-mechanical designs using Solid Edge.
• Support the integration of mechanical and electrical systems within maritime platforms.
• Contribute to equipment installation planning and system layout development.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure systems meet functional and environmental requirements.
• Provide technical input during system integration, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Assist in resolving design and integration challenges across complex platforms.
• Ensure designs and integration activities align with engineering standards and project requirements.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience using Solid Edge (essential).
• Proven experience working with electro-mechanical systems.
• Background supporting system integration, installation, or equipment fit-out.
• Ability to work collaboratively across remote engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving and practical engineering mindset.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working with electro-mechanical systems in maritime or naval environments.
• Experience installing or integrating equipment on maritime platforms (e.g., submarines, surface ships, or offshore vessels).
• Familiarity with the constraints and requirements of marine operating environments.

Why join us? 

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.

In short you get: 

• 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)

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. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

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.