Gas Turbine Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and develop gas turbine structures, casings, and associated components
• Produce 3D models, detailed drawings, and documentation using Siemens NX
• Collaborate with stress engineers to validate designs through structural analysis
• Optimise designs for weight, cost, manufacturability, and performance
• Work closely with stress, manufacturing, procurement, and other cross-functional teams
• Apply Agile methodologies to manage design tasks and iterative improvements
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve technical challenges
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, and DFMEA activities
• Take ownership of design tasks from concept through to production
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
• Maintain accurate documentation, BOMs, and change records in TeamCenter
• Ensure all designs meet regulatory and programme requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience in aerospace structural or mechanical design
• Strong background in gas turbine components (casings, enclosures, load-bearing structures)
• Proficiency in Siemens NX (modelling, drafting, assemblies)
• Experience with TeamCenter for PLM and data management
• Strong understanding of GD&T and aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience
• Ability to obtain BPSS Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to FEA or CFD tools
• Knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)
• Familiarity with AS9100 or other aerospace quality frameworks
• Supplier liaison and cross-functional coordination experience
• Knowledge of configuration management and BOM control
• Understanding of modern aerospace materials and manufacturing processes

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.