Mechanical Engineer

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An emerging defense technology company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and analysis of cutting-edge missile systems. This role involves working in a fast-paced environment, ensuring designs meet military standards, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical design and analysis, particularly in defense or aerospace applications. Join a forward-thinking firm dedicated to delivering high-performance precision weapons to the U.S. military and allied forces, where your expertise will contribute to the development of advanced defense solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of experience in mechanical design for defense or aerospace.
• Experience with missile systems or related platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for shoulder-fired missile systems.
• Perform structural, stress, and thermal analysis for system integrity.

Skills

mechanical design and analysis

structural analysis

stress analysis

thermal analysis

collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams

prototyping

testing and validation

innovation in manufacturability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Abaqus

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer

Location: Austin, Texas
Salary Range: $100,000 – $180,000
Employment Type: Full-Time

Senior Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer required to join an emerging defense technology company focused on next-generation missile systems, delivering affordable, high-performance precision weapons to the U.S. military and allied forces.

Senior Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and analysis for shoulder-fired missile systems and other small, affordable weapons platforms.
• Perform structural, stress, and thermal analysis to ensure system integrity under extreme operational conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems.
• Ensure designs meet MIL-STD-810 and other military qualification standards.
• Work in a fast-paced, risk-tolerant environment, balancing innovation with manufacturability.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation of mechanical components and full systems.
• Contribute to future product development, ensuring a strong pipeline of advanced defense solutions.

Senior Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer Qualifications & Experience

• 5–15 years of experience as a Senior Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer n mechanical design and analysis for defense or aerospace applications.

• Experience working at Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Boeing, L3 Harris or another missile manufacturer would be of interest
• Background in missile systems or related platforms preferred.
• Experience with structural, thermal, and stress analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, Abaqus).
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or CATIA).
• Strong understanding of MIL-STD-810 and other military design requirements.
• Ability to work in high-growth, agile environments with a focus on rapid development.
• Secret or Top Secret DoD clearance (or ability to obtain one) preferred.