Mechanical Engineer

Ultra; Tring; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communication solutions company located in Tring is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop next-generation satellite communication antennas. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of mechanical design experience and be proficient in Solidworks. This role involves designing subsystems, managing technical support, and ensuring adherence to manufacturing standards. Applicants must be able to obtain BPSS security clearance.

Qualifications

• At least three years of mechanical design experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering change requests on the GigaSat Satellite Communications Antenna range.
• Lead and improve the engineering change request responses and process.
• Provide technical support to production and sales.
• Design satellite communications antennas subsystems and associated electronics housings.
• Design machined, sheet metal, and carbon fibre composite parts.
• Produce detail drawings and bills of materials to company standards.
• Conduct mechanical environmental testing of finished antennas.

Skills

Proficient in Solidworks (or similar) 3D CAD package

Mechanical design experience

Experience in design of machined parts

Ability to write test reports

Understanding of design for manufacture

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Description

Ultra Communications are a leading global specialist in the design, development, supply and support of advanced mobile and flyaway satellite and microwave equipment for secure government, military and commercial broadcast communications through our GigaSat solutions. Our solutions are specially designed to operate in the harshest environments, ensuring that users have continuous access to reliable communications regardless of the operating environment.

Highly experienced in creating bespoke, integrated systems, we are able to count several of the world’s militaries, the BBC and Formula 1 amongst our worldwide consumers. Whatever size of the antenna - 0.23m (parabolic equivalent) to 3.7m – and wherever in the world it may be required, our specialised team of engineers and technicians offer installation, integration and adaptation to local conditions, combined with a through-life, in-service support provision that safeguards operational capability even in remote environments.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team and help develop the next generation of Satellite Communications antennas. We are looking for an engineer who is able to provide mechanical design support for existing and new product developments.

Based : Tring

Notice: candidates must be able to obtain and maintain BPSS security clearance

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering change requests on the GigaSat Satellite Communications Antenna range
• Lead and improve the ECR responses and process
• Provision of technical support to production and sales.
• Design of satellite communications antennas sub systems and associated electronics housings.
• Design of machined, sheet metal and carbon fibre composite parts.
• Production of detail drawings and bills of materials of designs to Company standards.
• Mechanical environmental testing (sometimes off-site) of finished antennas.
• Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual

Essential Skills

• Proficient in the use of Solidworks (or similar) 3D CAD package.
• At least three years mechanical design experience
• Experience in the design of machined and sheet metal parts.
• Ability to write test reports.
• Good understanding of design for manufacture.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in the design of electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience in the design of lightweight, rigid structures and mechanisms.
• Experience in design to environmental standards.
• Experience in the design of composite or moulded parts.
• Experience in the design of waveguide parts and assemblies.
• Experience in the design of transit cases.
• Experience of carrying out environmental testing.
• Experience of low to medium volume manufacturing techniques.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

At Ultra I&C, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment is to uphold respect, dignity, and fairness for all employees and applicants in compliance with all applicable laws. Guided by our core values, we foster a workplace supports each individual in reaching their full potential.

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