Aerospace UAV Mechanical Design Engineer

Windracers Ltd; Park Gate; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Windracers Ltd in Park Gate, United Kingdom, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop large fixed-wing UAV systems. You will translate requirements into lightweight, manufacturable designs and support the full lifecycle from concept through production.

The role requires 3+ years in aerospace/defence, strong SolidWorks skills, experience with DFMEA/FEA, and the ability to travel. You will produce 2D/3D drawings, BOMs, and participate in design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years mechanical design experience in aerospace, UAV, defence or relevant sector.
• Strong CAD skills with SolidWorks; experience with SolidWorks PDM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings for UAV components and assemblies.
• Produce manufacturing documentation, BOMs and technical specifications for in-house and external manufacturing.
• Support prototype builds, ground testing and flight testing, troubleshooting mechanical issues and implementing improvements.
• Support full lifecycle of designs, change management, manufacturing at scale and operations.
• Contribute to design reviews, communicating engineering decisions, trade-offs and risks.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD design

FEA / structural analysis

BOMs & manufacturing docs

Lightweight structures

UAV/defense experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Windracers Ltd in Park Gate, United Kingdom, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop large fixed-wing UAV systems. You will translate requirements into lightweight, manufacturable designs and support the full lifecycle from concept through production.

The role requires 3+ years in aerospace/defence, strong SolidWorks skills, experience with DFMEA/FEA, and the ability to travel. You will produce 2D/3D drawings, BOMs, and participate in design reviews.