Lead Mechanical Design Engineer — Hybrid Defence Tech

MBDA S.A.S.; West of England; Hybride; GBP 50 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company bonus: up to 2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime

Flexi Leave: up to 15 days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Site facilities: subsidised meals, car

Healthcare Cash Plan

Résumé du poste

MBDA is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Mechanical Future Concepts team within the Sparkworks area, contributing to disruptive missile design and rapid prototyping. You will lead mechanical engineering efforts on assigned projects and collaborate across disciplines to shape development directions.

The role offers a blend of on-site and hybrid working, with strong emphasis on professional growth, security clearances, and a supportive benefits package. Bristol site.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of mechanical design with focus on structural and thermal aspects.
• Ability to develop concept designs with limited information and changing requirements.
• Experience with 3D CAD/CAE; training provided for MBDA CAE tools.
• Good written and verbal communication; able to influence stakeholders across the business.

Responsabilités

• Act as Mechanical Lead for assigned projects within a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to missile design across research and mainstream projects.
• Develop and prototype mechanical designs for early development stages.
• Collaborate with stakeholders; propose ideas for future research topics.

Connaissances

Mechanical Design

Structural considerations

Thermal considerations

Concept design

Electronic Packaging

Low Observability

3D CAD/CAE

Communication skills

Outils

CAE tools

Description du poste

MBDA is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Mechanical Future Concepts team within the Sparkworks area, contributing to disruptive missile design and rapid prototyping. You will lead mechanical engineering efforts on assigned projects and collaborate across disciplines to shape development directions.

The role offers a blend of on-site and hybrid working, with strong emphasis on professional growth, security clearances, and a supportive benefits package. Bristol site.