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Mechanical Design & Test Engineer
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Glasgow
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Mechanical Design & Test Engineer – Space Sector
Our client, a leading organisation within the UK space industry, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design & Test Engineer to play a key role in advancing their launch capability development, on a full-time contract basis.
You’ll contribute to an exciting range of technologies and development activities, including:
Composites fabrication
Infrastructure and facility commissioning
Product development across multiple subsystems
Integration, verification, and system-level testing
Key Responsibilities
Produce detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks, Autodesk)
Lead internal design reviews and support technical discussions with suppliers and clients
Collaborate with electronics engineers on subsystem integration including PCBs, sensors, and communications hardware
Develop mechanical solutions across structures, propulsion, thermal management, and safety-critical systems
Apply Design-for-Excellence (DfX) principles to improve manufacturability and serviceability
Create and execute comprehensive test plans, including shock, vibration, thermal cycling, and IP compliance testing
Analyse test data, drive design improvements, and contribute to prototype assembly and validation
Communicate technical information clearly within a multi-disciplinary engineering team
Essential Skills & Experience
Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
Proven track record in mechanical design for complex electro-mechanical products
Strong proficiency in 3D CAD tools and Product Data Management (PDM) systems
Hands-on experience with hardware verification and environmental testing
Understanding of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, injection moulding, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing
Eligibility for UK security clearance (BPSS)
Desirable Attributes
Experience working with composites and advanced material systems
Familiarity with systems engineering methodologies
Working knowledge of FEA and/or CFD analysisBefore You Apply
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