Mechanical Design Engineer for Unmanned Aerial Systems

Saab UK; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK is recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Bluebear Business in Bedfordshire. You will support Head of Engineering on multidisciplinary design challenges for unmanned systems, leading requirements management, design, integration, manufacturing and testing.

Role involves some UK travel and collaboration with aircraft concepts teams to optimise performance and ensure successful integration across subsystems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Experience with SolidWorks and producing engineering drawings.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into engineering solutions.
• DFMA knowledge and lightweight design experience.
• Experience in aerospace/UAV/defence domains is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day CAD design activities and manage multidisciplinary requirements across aerospace projects.
• Support delivery of work packages, tracking schedule, cost and risk objectives.
• Contribute to design, verification, and test activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop concepts and prototypes using CAE, CAD, and CAM tools.
• Select materials and manufacturing methods for composite and metallic components.
• Assist payload and propulsion integration, incl. all-electric propulsion and eVTOL concepts.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, DFMEAs and risk assessments.
• Engage with customers to understand requirements and apply emerging technologies.
• Assist programme management including estimating, planning and progress tracking.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD design

FEA/CFD basics

DFMA understanding

Engineering drawings

Requirements translation

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAx tools

Job description

Saab UK is recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Bluebear Business in Bedfordshire. You will support Head of Engineering on multidisciplinary design challenges for unmanned systems, leading requirements management, design, integration, manufacturing and testing.

Role involves some UK travel and collaboration with aircraft concepts teams to optimise performance and ensure successful integration across subsystems.