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Mechanical Systems Installation Engineer

Alten Ltd
Bristol
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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.

Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.

Join us and start building tomorrows world today! Job Description ALTEN Ltd is seeking an experienced Mechanical Systems Installation Engineer to support high-profile aerospace programmes within the UK.

This role will place you at the centre of systems installation design and integration , working on complex platforms that demand innovative solutions.

You will be responsible for delivering detailed design , ensuring compliance with safety and certification requirements, and coordinating across multiple engineering functions.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the next generation of advanced aircraft.

Location: Bristol On-Site Requirement: Full Time Security Clearance: No current restrictions Key Responsibilities Deliver detailed Mechanical Systems Installation (MSI) design for hydraulic, fuel, pneumatic, and electrical systems across aerospace wing programmes.

Provide technical leadership and act as a point of authority for installation design activities.

Serve as a Design Signatory , ensuring compliance with design, safety, and certification standards.

Lead system integration activities , ensuring that structures, systems, and components are correctly aligned and meet programme requirements.

Coordinate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and external partners to achieve integrated design solutions.

Ensure manufacturing readiness by aligning design outputs with production and assembly requirements.

Manage design changes, modifications, and concession activities to maintain delivery and technical compliance.

Qualifications Experience, Skills and Qualifications needed: Qualifications and Experience Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field .

Extensive experience in aerospace systems installation design and integration .

Proven ability to work on major OEM aircraft programmes and deliver to industry standards.

Experience as a Design Signatory or equivalent authority in mechanical or systems installations.

Strong understanding of aircraft systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, electrical, and related domains).

Background in managing multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating with global partners or suppliers.

Key Skills Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.

Excellent problem-solving and integration capability.

Effective at making sound technical decisions under pressure.

Proficiency with CAD/PLM tools (e.g., CATIA, DMU, or equivalent).

Ability to balance technical, certification, and manufacturing requirements 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.

Were here to empower you and help you reach your full potential. xjlbheb

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 MedicalInsurance Pension Scheme Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings Flexible way of working (role dependent)

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