Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
5 days ago
Nottingham
Senior Engineer - Mechanical Design Job Description Be part of a global leader in advanced defense and technology solutions, driving innovation across aerospace, cyber defense, autonomous systems, and precision-guided munitions. Our organization supports national security and global stability through cutting-edge research, engineering excellence, and a commitment to mission success. Responsibilities: • Lead the design and development of precision opto-mechanical assemblies for optical cameras., • Provide an in-house mechanical design capability to support the various development programmes., • Undertake mechanical design and support work throughout the life-cycle of the system under development, for all phases of conceptual design, preliminary design, detail design and development, manufacture, production, end-use support and phase-out/disposal., • Perform precise engineering calculations using theoretical methods as well as computational simulations., • Devise, organize and ensure engineering arrangements and revisions., • Establish test specifications and procedures to ensure that all design requirements are met., • Evaluate the performance of mechanical equipment against set performance requirements., • Mentor and monitor mechanical engineers., • Steer and support technical personnel reporting to your function to deliver on their responsibilities as designated by the Lead Engineer., • A thorough understanding of fine mechanical product development, testing and production, • Visual and spatial awareness, attention to detail, problem solving, • Strong math, CAD and Product Data Management skills Experience & Education Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and/or equivalent technical qualification in mechanical or aerospace engineering, • 8 yr (Bachelor’s), 7 yr (Master’s) or 6 yr (PhD) of related experience, preferably, in the aerospace industry, • Working knowledge in the broad spectrum of mechanical engineering as related to fine mechanical system development and manufacturing.