Project Engineer (CAD & Simulation)

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!

We are looking for a confident engineer to support coordination of CAD and simulation activities within a large product development environment. This role focuses on managing virtual model build workflows, aligning teams, and ensuring outputs from simulation are clearly communicated back to stakeholders.

You will act as the link between design and analysis teams, helping drive delivery across virtual prototype development rather than carrying out hands-on modelling.

• Location: Gaydon
• On Site: Yes
• Clearance: None
• Experience Level: Mid-Level

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate CAD inputs and simulation model build activities across FEA, CFD, thermal, and structural workstreams.
• Work with design and analysis teams to support virtual prototype development and delivery.
• Lead meetings, track actions, and communicate progress, changes, and results to project stakeholders.
• Support consistency and ownership of processes across a large simulation function.
• Present model outputs and updates clearly to engineering and programme teams.

Required Skills:

• Experience working with CAD in 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) within a product development environment.
• Exposure to simulation tools and processes (e.g. HyperMesh, Star-CCM+, FEA/CFD).
• Strong communication skills and confidence leading discussions across teams.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable coordinating work across multiple stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

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

Desirable Skills:

• Experience supporting electrified products, battery systems, or driveline components.
• Familiarity with Jira or similar tools.

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.