Aerospace Hardware Engineer: Prototyping & Flight Tests

Livelink Technology Ltd; Warblington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveLink Aerospace in Havant is seeking an Aerospace Engineer with a strong hardware focus to design, prototype, and deliver high-performance aerospace components.

Based at our Havant facility, you will balance desktop design with hands-on fabrication, testing, and field pilots, collaborating with software and systems teams to integrate electronics and firmware.

The role requires a solid aerospace or mechanical engineering background and a pragmatic, safety-conscious mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or closely related STEM.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor).
• Hands-on workshop experience with fabrication, electronics/soldering.
• Experience designing and validating hardware with mechanical and environmental testing.

Responsibilities

• Hardware development: mechanical/structural design meeting weight, aero, and environmental constraints.
• Prototyping & assembly: fabricate prototypes, integrate PCBs, wiring harnesses.
• Testing & validation: execute physical test plans (thermal, vibration, structural).
• Cross-functional collaboration: coordinate with software and systems teams for hardware integration.

Skills

CAD Proficiency

Hands-on Hardware

Testing & Validation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Mechanical/Robotics

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Inventor

Job description

LiveLink Aerospace in Havant is seeking an Aerospace Engineer with a strong hardware focus to design, prototype, and deliver high-performance aerospace components.

Based at our Havant facility, you will balance desktop design with hands-on fabrication, testing, and field pilots, collaborating with software and systems teams to integrate electronics and firmware.

The role requires a solid aerospace or mechanical engineering background and a pragmatic, safety-conscious mindset.