Hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer: Counter-Drone Systems

ACS Executive; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ACS Executive in Market Harborough is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to own the development of a counter-drone system from concept to working hardware. You will design structures, airframes, mechanisms and actuation systems, and build prototypes for testing.

The role demands hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing and fault finding, plus the ability to integrate mechanical with electrical interfaces. On-site and security clearance eligibility required.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical design and CAD experience.
• Ability to work with electrical schematics, actuators, power and wiring.
• Evidence of hands-on fabrication and testing of designed hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD designs and turn them into physical hardware.
• Carry out hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing and fault finding.
• Resolve integration issues across mechanical and electronic interfaces.
• Improve designs through repeated build-and-test cycles.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD

Tools

CAD software

Job description

ACS Executive in Market Harborough is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to own the development of a counter-drone system from concept to working hardware. You will design structures, airframes, mechanisms and actuation systems, and build prototypes for testing.

The role demands hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing and fault finding, plus the ability to integrate mechanical with electrical interfaces. On-site and security clearance eligibility required.