Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer – Aerospace Hydraulics

targetjobs UK; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumph seeks a Graduate/Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the development of hydraulic actuation products, control valves, and electro‑mechanical systems for aerospace, marine, and military applications. You will grow your knowledge of hydraulic and aerospace engineering while supporting existing and new product lines.

You will work within an established Actuation Products team, performing design tasks, analyzing requirements, and collaborating with cross‑functional groups.

Qualifications

• Essential: BEng/BSc in Engineering (Mechanical/Aerospace/Automotive).
• Strong communication and analytical skills are required.
• Hands-on engineering experience with assembly/disassembly is expected.
• Experience with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, is desirable.
• Understanding of geometric tolerancing and manufacturing standards is a plus.
• Desirable: knowledge of hydraulic and electro‑mechanical aerospace systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify design documentation for existing and new products.
• Conduct trade studies and investigations to support development and testing.
• Interface with Operations, Supply Chain and other stakeholders to meet project milestones.
• Support design verification, test rigs and equipment during development and production.
• Interpret customer requirements and ensure design compliance matrices.
• Identify and communicate technical risks to project teams.
• Present technical solutions at design reviews and cross-functional meetings.
• Contribute to problem solving and corrective actions for design issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Hands-on experience

SolidWorks

Geometric tolerancing

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Education

BEng/BSc in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MathCAD

Simulink

Ansys

ADAMS

Job description

Triumph seeks a Graduate/Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the development of hydraulic actuation products, control valves, and electro‑mechanical systems for aerospace, marine, and military applications. You will grow your knowledge of hydraulic and aerospace engineering while supporting existing and new product lines.

You will work within an established Actuation Products team, performing design tasks, analyzing requirements, and collaborating with cross‑functional groups.