Flight Simulator Mechanical Design Engineer

Holt Executive; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team. In this fast-paced environment, you will design and develop mechanical and electromechanical systems for next-generation flight simulators. Candidates are expected to have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in hardware development, particularly with strong CAD skills. Benefits include pension matching, annual leave, and private medical insurance, lifting a rewarding career in aerospace.

Benefits

Pension matched up to 7%

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Group Income Protection

Digital GP access

Retail, travel & leisure discounts

Onsite parking with EV charging

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in mechanical/electromechanical hardware development.
• Strong CAD skills; experience with Creo/Pro‑E or CATIA V5 is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical and electromechanical hardware for flight simulators.
• Produce detailed 3D models and drawings using CAD tools.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and support testing/validation.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

CAD (Creo/Pro‑E, CATIA V5)

Testing and validation

Problem-solving

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

Ansys

Abaqus

Windchill

Teamcenter

Job description

A dynamic engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team. In this fast-paced environment, you will design and develop mechanical and electromechanical systems for next-generation flight simulators. Candidates are expected to have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in hardware development, particularly with strong CAD skills. Benefits include pension matching, annual leave, and private medical insurance, lifting a rewarding career in aerospace.