Air Vehicle Design Engineer

Callen-Lenz; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace firm in Salisbury is seeking a design engineer specializing in UAV systems to contribute to diverse projects. The role involves assisting in the design and development of UAV platforms, ensuring compliance with requirements and timelines. Candidates should have proficiency in SolidWorks and relevant engineering experience, along with the ability to communicate effectively in a team setting.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace context is desirable.
• Must be able to hold security clearance.
• Driver's license and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the technical lead for UAV design projects.
• Translate customer requirements into design solutions.
• Communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

3D CAD proficiency using SolidWorks

Design for manufacture experience

Report writing

Problem solving in engineering

Education

British Citizenship or existing right to work in the UK

Security clearance eligibility

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing tools

CNC milling tools

Job description

Vacancy Reference: CLA- 384

Position: Full-time

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Salary: £40,000- £50,000

At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands; technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK.

Our Values

• Integrity
• Innovation
• Collaboration
• Excellence

Why Work for Us

Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi‑disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen‑Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.

Our Benefits Include

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
• Pension Scheme via Royal London
• Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.
• Green Car Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
• Private Health Insurance via Vitality
• Private Dental insurance via Bupa
• Enhanced Maternity and paternity
• 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Access to an independent financial advisor year round
• Training & development opportunities

About The Role

Reporting into an Air Vehicle Design Team Lead and work within a multi‑disciplined team. You will deliver air vehicle and associated systems engineering outputs as part of the wider team. This will involve all aspects of design, development and test engineering associated with designing, producing, customising, documenting and supporting Callen Lenz UAV platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist the technical lead for UAV design and customisation projects, managing own output and working with other team members to ensure necessary tasks are completed in required timeframes.
• Translate requirements, developing solutions that meet the customer’s needs.
• Complete tasks related to the design and development of UAVs; detailed design covering, structure, electrical wiring, powerplant and vehicle systems.
• Design for manufacture including shop support and design amendments.
• Ensure design solutions meet requirements and timescales.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues ensuring difficulties are identified and resolved quickly.
• Prepare for and execute sub‑system level testing. Prepare for and support vehicle level testing. Resolve resulting issues quickly and effectively.
• Deploy configuration control and documentation appropriate to customer needs.
• Support major technical design reviews and compliance verification activities.
• Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner.
• Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.
• When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.

Skills

Perform other business development related duties as required.

Essential

• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Proficient in 3D CAD using SolidWorks or a comparable software package.
• Demonstrable experience of design for manufacture.
• Report writing and information dissemination/presentation

Desirable

• Systems engineering experience, preferably in an aerospace context.
• Experience with rapid prototyping tools such as 3D printing, laser cutting and CNC milling.
• Experience with composite material lay‑up and design for manufacture.
• Experience with configuration management and document management tools and their application in an engineering context.
• Familiarity with related aerospace specifications including Mil‑Stds and RTCA.
• Experience stressing standard aerospace materials including composites.
• Experience with electrical installation design including environmental considerations.
• Experience designing and integrating aircraft systems including powerplants.
• Experience using aerodynamic tools to evaluate properties and make appropriate design decisions.
• Demonstrable problem solving ability in an engineering environment to tight timescales.
• Requirements verification and validation experience in an aerospace context.
• Experience interfacing with customers on a technical basis.

Personal Attributes

• Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK
• Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK
• Due to the location of our office a driving licence and own transport is required.

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