Mechanical Design Engineer – Aerospace & Unmanned Systems

Saab UK; Bedford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK, based in Bedfordshire, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the Head of Engineering in multidisciplinary design challenges for unmanned systems. You will lead technical work on requirements, design, integration, manufacturing and testing, with some UK travel.

The role covers concept development, material selection for metallic/composite parts, and end-to-end product lifecycle activities from design to verification.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Experience using SolidWorks including solid modelling, surfacing, assemblies, detailing and BoM creation.
• Experience producing engineering drawings and technical documentation to recognised standards.
• Experience supporting product development from concept through detailed design, manufacture, assembly and test.
• Ability to perform first-pass engineering analysis (basic FEA & CFD) to support design decisions.
• Understanding of material selection and manufacturing processes for metallic and composite components.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
• Experience developing prototypes and supporting integration and testing activities.
• Ability to understand and translate customer requirements into engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day CAD design activities and manage multidisciplinary design requirements across aerospace development projects.
• Support the delivery of assigned work packages, ensuring progress against schedule, cost and risk objectives.
• Contribute to design, integration, verification, and test activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Develop innovative product concepts, prototypes, & designs using CAE, CAD, & CAM tools.
• Select materials and manufacturing methods for composite and metallic aerospace components.
• Support payload & propulsion system integration activities, including all-electric propulsion & eVTOL applications, while working with aircraft concepts team to assess aircraft performance impacts & contributing to aircraft-level optimisation.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, DFMEAs, and risk assessments.
• Engage with customers to understand requirements and apply emerging technologies where appropriate
• Assist programme management activities, including estimating, planning, dependency management and progress tracking

Skills

Mechanical design

Requirement analysis

DFMA principles

Prototype development

Customer requirement translation

Education

Degree/HND in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Saab UK, based in Bedfordshire, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the Head of Engineering in multidisciplinary design challenges for unmanned systems. You will lead technical work on requirements, design, integration, manufacturing and testing, with some UK travel.

The role covers concept development, material selection for metallic/composite parts, and end-to-end product lifecycle activities from design to verification.