Mechanical Engineer

Groupe SII; England; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital services is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer for a high-impact project focused on updating flight simulator systems. This role requires creativity and adherence to established engineering processes, offering the flexibility of remote work while collaborating with a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive Basic Salary

6% Employers Contribution + 6% salary sacrifice

Private Medical Insurance

Life Cover and Income Protection

25 days holiday

5 days full sick pay per year

Cycle to Work & TechScheme

Corporate access to the Udemy platform

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD software for mechanical design.
• Strong understanding of BoMs and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Designing and specifying mechanical system components.
• Updating and maintaining Bills of Materials and documentation.
• Conducting detailed CAD work to finalize mechanical designs.

Skills

System design

CAD drafting

Technical documentation

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

AutoCAD

Job description

SII Group delivers Digital Services, IT, Engineering, and Consulting to diverse industries, enabling digital transformation through our commitment to Growth, People, and CSR.

With over 16,000 professionals across 21 countries, we’re recognised as a “Great Place to Work” for fostering a high-trust culture. Our core values of Trust, Commitment, Accountability, Passion, Creativity, and Transparency drive our work package delivery, ensuring we meet and exceed client expectations as a committed partner.

Since 2016, SII UK has supported top Aerospace & Defence, Aviation, Transportation, and Finance clients, empowering digital transformation with industry-leading engineering expertise. Let’s Tech Together is our promise to encourage innovation and teamwork. We support our engineers with development opportunities and a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued and empowered.

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THE OPPORTUNITY

We’re seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer to join a high-impact project focused on the Mid-Life Update (MLU) of a flight simulator integration rig. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in updating and refining mechanical system components on a well-defined, collaborative project. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both creative problem-solving and the structure of established engineering processes. You’ll work alongside a supportive project and hardware engineering team, combining your design expertise with clear communication to help drive technical excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Mechanical Engineer – Flight Simulator Systems What you'll be doing:

• Designing and specifying mechanical system components that meet defined project requirements
• Updating and maintaining accurate Bills of Materials (BoMs), drawings, and related documentation
• Conducting detailed CAD work to iterate and finalize mechanical designs
• Working closely with project managers and hardware engineers to align system components and ensure cohesive integration
• Participating in on-site meetings 1–2 days per week for collaboration and design reviews
• Delivering the majority of your work remotely, with a strong focus on timely and high-quality outputs

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

What you'll bring:

• At least 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering
• Proven experience with system design, CAD drafting, and technical documentation
• Proficiency in CAD software used for mechanical design (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of BoMs, industry documentation practices, and relevant engineering standards
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• A proactive approach and strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and own key design tasks

Why join us? This role gives you the opportunity to apply your mechanical design expertise to a meaningful, real-world project — with the flexibility of remote work and the support of a skilled, collaborative team. Your contributions will help ensure the reliability, accuracy, and longevity of a critical simulator system. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful working environment where all voices are heard and valued. If you're passionate about engineering and ready to make a measurable impact, we’d love to hear from you. Think you meet some but not all the criteria? Please feel free to still apply and we can take your CV in to consideration .

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Basic Salary
• 6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a salary sacrifice
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Cover and Income Protection
• 25 days holiday
• 5 days full sick pay per year
• Cycle to Work & TechScheme
• Corporate access to the Udemy platform

* If you're applying for a role requiring security clearance, please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar, however certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK.