Mechatronics Engineer — Advanced Antenna Systems (SC)

Solid State Group PLC; Hereford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV Salary Sacrifice

26 Days Annual Leave

Pensions Plan

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Profit Share Scheme

All Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Steatite in Hereford/Leominster area is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to spearhead the development of advanced antenna positioning systems for defence, government and commercial sectors. You will work on electromechanical and automation-based solutions, from concept through production, under the guidance of the Chief Engineer.

The role combines electronic and mechanical engineering with hands-on prototyping, testing, validation and documentation, ensuring delivery of bespoke engineering

Qualifications

• Experience in electromechanical design, mechatronics, robotics or automation.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• Eligibility for SC Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop new electromechanical antenna positioning systems and bespoke customer solutions.
• Support motor sizing, control system selection and related engineering activities.
• Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Support software and GUI development for product control systems.
• Undertake prototype assembly, testing and validation activities.
• Participate in design reviews, engineering changes and continuous improvement activities.
• Support production testing, reliability activities and quality compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, production and commercial teams.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and company quality standards.

Skills

Electromechanical design

Mechatronics

Robotics

Automation systems

CAD SolidWorks

Problem-solving

Independent & multidisciplinary

SC clearance eligibility

Education

Engineering degree or apprenticeship

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Steatite in Hereford/Leominster area is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to spearhead the development of advanced antenna positioning systems for defence, government and commercial sectors. You will work on electromechanical and automation-based solutions, from concept through production, under the guidance of the Chief Engineer.

The role combines electronic and mechanical engineering with hands-on prototyping, testing, validation and documentation, ensuring delivery of bespoke engineering