Arctic Junior Mechanical Engineer - Build & Test Hands-On

Arctic Research and Development; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance from day 1

Dental & Vision

Equity options for early employees

Field exposure to Arctic sites

Impact-driven culture

Job summary

ARD is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to support the design, build, and deployment of ruggedized hardware for Arctic environments. You will work hands-on in the workshop, test units, and contribute to design iterations under the guidance of senior engineers and the CTO.

You will develop from hands-on technician work toward design engineering, with opportunities to expand product lines while traveling to field sites as needed. Join a mission-driven team shaping cold-edge technology.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent training in mechanical engineering.
• Hands-on experience building or fabricating mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to perform hand calculations for loads and forces.
• Proficiency in producing engineering drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Willingness to perform practical build work alongside design tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assemble product units for initial multi-unit production runs.
• Run and document test phases; identify and fix issues before customers.
• Translate workshop learnings into design improvements with senior engineers.
• Create CAD models and drawings; perform structural calculations to support design decisions.
• Expand to additional products after current builds are established.

Skills

Hands-on workshop work

Understanding loads and forces

Engineering drawings

Education

BEng or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

ARD is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to support the design, build, and deployment of ruggedized hardware for Arctic environments. You will work hands-on in the workshop, test units, and contribute to design iterations under the guidance of senior engineers and the CTO.

You will develop from hands-on technician work toward design engineering, with opportunities to expand product lines while traveling to field sites as needed. Join a mission-driven team shaping cold-edge technology.