Mechanical Design Engineer (x3) – Aircraft Airframe Structures – Outside IR35 – £35–£55/hr – 3 Month Contract

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer (x3) – Aircraft Airframe Structures – Outside IR35 – £35–£55/hr – 3 Month Contract

Mechanical Design Engineer – Aircraft Structures (x3)

Contract | Outside IR35 | Hybrid / Fully Remote (UK-based)

Rate: £35–£55 per hour (DOE)

Duration: Initial 3 months (rolling)

Start: Immediate

Location: UK-based (company HQ in Buckinghamshire)

Overview

We are supporting an advanced aerospace programme focused on next-generation, sustainable aircraft technology. As part of a growing engineering team, we are looking for three Mechanical Design Engineers with strong experience in aircraft structural / airframe design to support an intensive design and development phase.

This is a hands-on role suited to engineers who are comfortable owning structural design tasks within a regulated aerospace environment and working at pace on complex assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and development of aircraft primary and secondary structures, including airframe components
• Creation and modification of 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings
• Structural concept development, trade studies, and design optimisation
• Liaison with stress, manufacturing, and systems teams to ensure design integration
• Support design reviews and provide technical input through the development lifecycle
• Ensure designs comply with relevant aerospace standards and certification requirements
• Work collaboratively within a distributed engineering team (hybrid / remote setup)

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer within aerospace / aviation
• Strong background in aircraft structural / airframe design
• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g. CATIA, NX, SolidWorks or similar)
• Understanding of aerospace materials (metallics and/or composites)
• Experience working within regulated engineering environments
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver to tight timescales
• UK-based and eligible to work on aerospace programmes

Desirable

• Exposure to novel or sustainable aircraft concepts
• Experience working alongside stress / analysis teams
• Knowledge of certification considerations (CS-23 / CS-25 or equivalent)

Contract Details

• Outside IR35
• Initial 3-month contract, with strong likelihood of extension
• Hybrid or fully remote working considered (UK-based)
• Competitive hourly rate dependent on experience (£35–£55/hr)

If this is of interest please apply on LinkedIn or email george.taylor@everec.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

30-01-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English