Mechanical Design Engineer — Stratospace Platforms

Aalto; Rushmoor; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Private Healthcare

Pension Contributions

Income Protection & Life Assurance

EV & Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Generous Annual Leave

Job summary

AALTO's innovative engineering team in Farnborough is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to mechanical systems for Zephyr and future high-altitude platforms.

You will develop design solutions through concept to manufacture, work with cross-functional teams, produce 3D models in SolidWorks, and support testing and airworthiness.

The role offers professional growth and a competitive benefits package including bonus, leave, private healthcare and pension.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Typically 2-5 years' experience within aerospace, defence, or another highly regulated engineering industry.
• Experience using professional 3D CAD software, with SolidWorks experience highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept and detailed mechanical design solutions that meet product and system requirements.
• Create 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Generate and maintain product definition data within PDM and PLM systems.
• Deliver allocated design activities in line with project schedules, engineering processes, and airworthiness standards.
• Support design reviews through the preparation of engineering analyses, presentations, technical reports, and supporting evidence.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing activities, helping resolve production and assembly-related issues.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical testing and qualification programmes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, integration, and test teams to ensure practical and manufacturable design solutions.
• Implement engineering changes in accordance with configuration management and change control processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, manufacturability, and cost performance.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Engineering drawings

Product lifecycle

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PDM

PLM

Job description

AALTO's innovative engineering team in Farnborough is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to mechanical systems for Zephyr and future high-altitude platforms.

You will develop design solutions through concept to manufacture, work with cross-functional teams, produce 3D models in SolidWorks, and support testing and airworthiness.

The role offers professional growth and a competitive benefits package including bonus, leave, private healthcare and pension.