Mechanical Systems Installation Engineer

As a, Mechanical Systems Installation Engineer, you will join our Bristol team to support our activities within the Aerospace sector. 

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: Hybrid
• Clearance: Not required
• Experience Level: Mid level

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

Required Skills:

• Experience in mechanical assembly and installation of aerospace systems or components
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical manuals
• Familiarity with aerospace installation standards, procedures, and tooling
• Ability to work in a highly regulated aerospace environment
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills during installation and commissioning
• Experience in multi-disciplinary collaboration (electrical, systems, and structural teams)
• Knowledge of fasteners, fittings, and mechanical joining techniques
• Strong attention to detail, quality focus, and adherence to safety protocols

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Proven experience in mechanical installation or assembly within aerospace or a high-precision manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with quality and safety standards relevant to aerospace (e.g., EASA, ISO, AS9100)

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working on Aerospace platforms or civil/military aircraft assemblies
• Knowledge of jig, tooling, and precision measurement techniques
• Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical interfaces in aerospace systems
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing or Continuous Improvement practices
• Experience using digital inspection tools or 3D measurement devices

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.

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 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!