Composites Design Engineer

Piper Maddox; Wytham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK aerospace start-up is seeking a Composites Design Engineer in Wytham. You will design and analyze composite airframe components using Siemens NX, contributing directly to the development of cutting-edge electric aircraft. The ideal candidate has a strong background in aerospace and composite design, along with a relevant engineering degree. The role offers the opportunity for rapid progression from concept to build in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Variety and autonomy in design

Opportunity to work on innovative aircraft program

Immediate impact within a small engineering team

Qualifications

• Strong aerospace experience is essential.
• Competent in composite design and analysis.
• Experience with FEA tools, flight test support is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Design composite airframe and aerostructure components in NX.
• Perform analysis and sizing of composite structures.
• Produce drawings, material definitions, reports, and release documentation.
• Support manufacturing and structural test activities.
• Help establish internal standards for composite design.

Skills

CAD capability in Siemens NX

Composite design for airframes or aerostructures

Assessment of loads and evaluation of structural performance

Understanding of composite manufacturing processes

Clear communication skills

Education

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

A UK aerospace start-up developing a new class of lightweight, electrically powered aircraft is growing its internal structures capability and is now looking for a Composites Design Engineer to join the team.

This is a hands‑on role within a small, talented engineering group working across concept development, detailed design, analysis and build support. You'll have the chance to influence key structural decisions on a novel aircraft platform and see your work progress quickly into test and development.

The Opportunity

You'll own composite component design from first principles through to production‑ready detail, using Siemens NX for modelling and contributing directly to structural analysis, optimisation and documentation. You'll also work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure designs align with real‑world processes.

The role suits someone who is comfortable balancing design creativity with practical engineering judgement – and who enjoys working in a fast‑moving, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Designing composite airframe and aerostructure components in NX
• Performing analysis and sizing of composite structures (classical methods + laminate evaluation)
• Producing drawings, material definitions, reports and release documentation
• Supporting manufacturing, tooling and structural test activities
• Helping establish internal standards and best practice for composite design
• Working with systems, aerodynamics and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration across the aircraft

About You

We're looking for a competent Composites Design Engineer with strong aerospace experience and a solid understanding of both composite design and analysis.

You'll Bring:

• Strong CAD capability in Siemens NX
• Experience designing composite structures for airframes or aerostructures
• Ability to assess loads, define laminates and evaluate structural performance
• Awareness of composite manufacturing processes and their design implications
• Clear communication skills and a methodical engineering approach
• A relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience

Experience with FEA tools, flight test support or structural test correlation is helpful but not essential.

Why this role?

• Work on a cutting‑edge lightweight electric aircraft programme
• See your designs move rapidly from concept to build and test
• Be part of a tight‑knit engineering team where your impact is immediate
• Enjoy variety, autonomy and visibility in a growing organisation

If you're interested in contributing to one of the UK's most exciting developments in advanced air mobility, I'd be happy to share more details. Feel free to get in touch for a confidential conversation