Lead Electric Motor Design Engineer

Company Overview

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 certains, 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.

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 Taamaattumik

• Lead and support the mechanical design of rotating electric motor systems for EV and electrified power‑train 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出了
• 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 msg 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

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 Conselho, 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 Solid Works
• Knowledge of engineering standards and regulations relevant to high‑integrity mechanical systems
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and communication skills in complex engineering projects

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience
• Proven track record in rotatingաձայն 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

• 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

• Personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• Diverse engineering projects across many industries
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