Electric Motor Design Engineer

Location: Luton, England, gb

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!

Job Description

We are looking for an Electric Motor Design Engineer to join an established aerospace engineering team supporting the development of advanced rotating systems and electric motor technologies. You will play a key role in the mechanical design and development of high-performance components, contributing across the full product lifecycle from concept through to production.

• Location: Luton
• On Site: Yes
• Clearance: None
• Experience Level: 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical components for electric motors and associated rotating systems.
• Support the design of transmission elements including shafts, gearboxes, and related hardware.
• Create and maintain detailed 3D models and design data using CATIA V5.
• Apply GD&T principles to ensure designs meet tight tolerance and performance requirements.
• Support material selection activities, particularly for aluminium and sheet metal components.
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to support product development and integration activities.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Experience in rotating component design (e.g. electric motors, transmission systems, gearboxes, shafts).
• Strong 3D modelling experience using CATIA V5.
• Good understanding of GD&T and working within tight tolerance environments.
• Experience selecting and working with materials such as aluminium and sheet metal.

Required Qualifications:

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

Desirable Skills:

• Aerospace background or experience working on high-performance, safety-critical mechanical systems.
• Experience supporting products through multiple development stages, from concept to production.

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. 

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.

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.