Job Description

Company Description

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.


Join us and start building tomorrow's world today!

As an

Lead

Electric Motor Design Engineer

, you will join

our

London

team to support our activities within the

Aerospace

sector.


You will be working on complex R&D and R&T engineering programmes focused on the development and maturation of mechanical product solutions from concept through to validation. The projects involve multi-disciplinary collaboration within regulated, high-integrity environments, requiring robust, cost-effective designs that are suitable for manufacture and long-term operational use.

Location: London

On Site: Hybrid

Clearance: Not required

Experience Level: Senior level

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support the

mechanical design of rotating electric motor systems

for EV and electrified powertrain applications Deliver

robust mechanical design solutions

across R&D / R&T programmes, from concept through to validation Act as

technical authority

for mechanical designs, reviewing and approving work produced by Product Engineers Own and/or support

mechanical engineering work packages

, ensuring delivery against cost, quality and programme milestones Ensure designs meet

Design to Cost

,

Design for Manufacture (DFM)

and

Design for Assembly (DFA)

requirements Provide

technical supervision

to a small, multi-disciplinary engineering team (mechanical, stress, thermal, V&V, industrialisation, quality) Interface closely with

stress, thermal and NVH teams

to ensure rotating machinery meets performance and durability requirements Support integration of motor designs into wider

EV systems and vehicle architectures

Contribute to and support

design reviews

, risk assessments and technical decision-making at system and component level Ensure engineering solutions comply with relevant

industry standards and internal design governance

Qualifications

Required Skills:

Proven experience in

mechanical design of rotating electrical machines / motors

for electric vehicles or related applications Strong background in

mechanical product design

within R&D or R&T programmes Experience with

multi-disciplinary engineering collaboration

(stress, thermal, NVH, V&V, industrialisation, quality) Ability to

review, approve and provide technical authority

on mechanical designs Understanding of

Design to Cost

,

Design for Manufacture (DFM)

, and

Design for Assembly (DFA)

principles Proficient in CAD tools such as

CATIA, NX, Creo or SolidWorks

Knowledge of

engineering standards and regulations

relevant to high-integrity mechanical systems Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills in

complex engineering projects

Required Qualifications:

A

Bachelor's

or

Master's degree

in

Engineering

, or

equivalent

military experience

. Proven track record in

rotating machinery or electric motor mechanical design

Experience in

R&D or R&T programmes

, ideally within the automotive or EV sectors Familiarity with

engineering design standards, manufacturing processes, and validation/testing procedures

Desirable Skills:

Experience with

high-speed rotating machinery

or EV drivetrain systems Knowledge of

NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) considerations

in mechanical design Exposure to

safety-critical engineering standards

(ISO, IEC, or automotive-specific regulations) Experience in

designing for lightweight / high-efficiency applications

Familiarity with

simulation tools

for thermal, stress, or rotational analysis

Additional Information

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.