Aerospace Parts Lifing Engineer

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!

As an Aerospace Parts Lifing Engineer
, you will join the Derby team to support our activities within the aerospace sector
.

Working with ALTEN
, you will contribute to the development and validation of critical engine components
, ensuring their safe operation across demanding flight conditions. This role focuses on lifting analysis, integrity assessment, and overspeed scenarios
, supporting high‑value programmes where safety, reliability, and compliance are paramount. You will be part of a team driving engineering decisions that directly impact the performance and longevity of next‑generation propulsion systems.

Location: Derby
On Site: Full Time
Clearance: Full right to work in the UK
Experience Level: 5+ Years

• Perform parts lifting analysis for critical aerospace components
  , ensuring compliance with safety and certification requirements.
• Conduct fatigue and durability assessments
  , including low cycle fatigue (LCF),
  high cycle fatigue (HCF), and creep analysis
  .
• Evaluate overspeed conditions and their impact on component integrity and safe operating limits.
• Support structural integrity assessments
  , identifying potential failure modes and ensuring robust design margins.
• Collaborate with stress, design, materials, and manufacturing teams to ensure lifting considerations are embedded throughout the product lifecycle.
• Produce and review technical documentation and reports to support certification and engineering decision‑making.

• Strong understanding of fatigue, fracture mechanics, and structural integrity
  .
• Experience in aerospace lifting methodologies and damage tolerance analysis
  .
• Knowledge of overspeed analysis and its impact on rotating components.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar
  .
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, material data, and test results
  .
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills within a safety‑critical environment
  .

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience
  .
• 5+ years’ experience in aerospace stress, lifting, or structural analysis roles
  .
• Experience working on gas turbine engines or rotating machinery within a regulated industry.

• Experience with engine certification processes and regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of materials behaviour at high temperature and creep‑fatigue interaction
  .
• Familiarity with probabilistic lifting methods and advanced simulation techniques.

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.

• 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…