Mechanical Engineer

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our client’s innovative team working at the forefront of aerospace and defence technology. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects within a highly regulated and technically challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test mechanical components and mechanisms for aerospace and defence applications
• Conduct structural and thermal analyses, including Finite Element (FE) modelling, to ensure performance, safety, and compliance with industry standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical systems with electrical, software, and systems engineering disciplines
• Support prototyping, testing, and practical assembly of mechanical systems and mechanisms
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to design reviews and support engineering decision-making across project lifecycles

Experience required;

• Demonstrated experience working within highly regulated environments, ideally aerospace or space sectors
• Strong understanding of structural and/or thermal analysis and FE modelling techniques
• Proficiency in mechanical design software (CAD) and analysis tools for structural, thermal, and mathematical modelling
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: gears, motors, or mechanical mechanisms
• Practical experience in building and testing mechanical systems and mechanisms
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Oxford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-06-2026

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