Senior Composites Design Engineer

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 a Senior Composites Design Engineer to support the development, qualification, and production of advanced composite structures within a challenging engineering environment. You will play a key role in designing innovative solutions while supporting testing, analysis, and product improvement activities.

Location: Banbury
On-site Requirement: 3 Days Per Week
Seniority: 10+ Years Experience
Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain BPSS clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop composite component designs and detailed engineering models.
• Generate qualification, verification, and test strategies for composite structures.
• Support material selection, structural analysis, and design justification activities.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical requirements for compliance.
• Lead development and qualification testing activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and programme teams throughout delivery.

Qualifications

• Significant experience designing composite structures and components.
• Strong understanding of composite materials, manufacturing methods, and testing.
• Experience supporting qualification and certification activities.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Significant experience designing and developing composite structures within demanding engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of composite materials, manufacturing processes, and structural performance considerations.
• Ability to generate engineering analysis, design substantiation, and technical justification for composite components.
• Experience planning, supporting, and assessing qualification or development testing activities.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, technical specifications, and compliance requirements.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Highly motivated and capable of working independently while supporting wider project objectives.
• Collaborative approach to working across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and programme teams.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset within fast-paced development environments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.

Desirable Skills

• Experience using NX and Teamcenter within product development environments.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and engineering data interpretation.
• Understanding of polymer matrix composites, including resin systems and fibre technologies.
• Experience supporting composite qualification, certification, or production activities.

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.