Mechanical System Engineer

Anson McCade; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology organisation is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to contribute to advanced weapon systems development. This role involves managing technical progress, ensuring compliance with standards, and facilitating technical exchanges. Candidates should have experience in engineering design processes and team leadership. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and strong benefits including company bonuses, pension contributions, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime and flexi-leave

Enhanced parental leave

Excellent site facilities including subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering design processes and their practical application.
• Experience with high-integrity hardware, complex mechanical design, networking technologies, or custom electronics.
• Proven ability to manage a small team or relevant team leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical progression and status of assigned work packages.
• Specify clear and accurate equipment requirements to internal or external design teams.
• Collaborate with national and international Design Authorities to define solutions and perform technical trade-offs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant commercial, military, and safety standards.
• Develop verification and validation strategies for mechanical, electrical, software, and transversal properties.
• Prepare certification evidence for weapon systems and subsystems for trials or delivery.
• Facilitate the exchange of technical information with the supply chain and procurement teams.

Job description

Mechanical Systems Engineer

Location : Bristol, Bolton, or Stevenage, UK – Hybrid (flexible working arrangements)

Salary : £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience

Please note this role requires you to have British Citizenship

A leading defence technology organisation is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to join their Complex Weapons sector, contributing to the development, certification, and delivery of advanced weapon systems. This role offers the chance to work on projects spanning Laser Weapons, Air Defence Missiles, Naval Strike, and Deep Strike, with opportunities for professional growth and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the technical progression and status of assigned work packages.
• Specify clear and accurate equipment requirements to internal or external design teams.
• Collaborate with national and international Design Authorities to define solutions and perform technical trade‑offs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant commercial, military, and safety standards.
• Develop verification and validation strategies for mechanical, electrical, software, and transversal properties.
• Prepare certification evidence for weapon systems and subsystems for trials or delivery.
• Facilitate the exchange of technical information with the supply chain and procurement teams.

Skills and experience required

• Strong understanding of engineering design processes and their practical application.
• Experience with high‑integrity hardware, complex mechanical design, networking technologies, or custom electronics.
• Proven ability to manage a small team or relevant team leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross‑functional and international teams.

Benefits

• Company bonus up to £2,500 (varies annually).
• Pension contributions up to 14% (employer + employee).
• Opportunity for paid overtime and flexi‑leave (up to 15 additional days).
• Flexible working arrangements and enhanced parental leave (up to 26 weeks).
• Excellent site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking.

For further information feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!

Reference : AMC / RKI