Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Own the mechanical development of a counter-drone system, taking designs from concept and CAD through to working, tested hardware.

This is a practical engineering role in an early-stage defence technology business. You will design structures, airframes, mechanisms and actuation systems, integrate sensor heads and subsystems, and build the prototypes and test rigs needed to prove your designs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing CAD designs and turning them into physical hardware.
• Carrying out hands‑on fabrication, assembly, testing and fault finding.
• Resolving integration issues across mechanical and electronic interfaces.
• Improving designs through repeated build-and-test cycles.

You will need strong mechanical design and CAD experience, a sound understanding of structures and actuation, and practical workshop experience. You must also be comfortable working with electrical schematics, actuators, power and wiring.

Experience limited to CAD or drawing production will not meet the requirement: you need evidence of personally building and testing what you have designed.

Relevant experience could come from aerospace, defence, motorsport, robotics, UAVs, automotive or another advanced electromechanical environment.

This is an on-site role. Eligibility for UK SC Security Clearance is essential, with the clearance process sponsored by the employer.