Principal Mechanical Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their innovative team in Southampton. This exciting role involves designing cutting-edge Infra-Red Sensors for the Space and Defence sectors, where you will work across the entire engineering lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment, engaging in concept design, production support, and mentoring junior engineers. With a blend of on-site and remote working options, this position offers a unique chance to contribute to groundbreaking projects while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a highly regulated Engineering Industry.
• Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of Mechanical Engineering solutions throughout the Engineering Lifecycle.
• Research and develop mechanical solutions for next-generation IR Detectors.

Skills

3D CAD (preferably PTC Creo)

Structured problem-solving skills

Mechanical design

Numerical calculations

Knowledge of BS8888 standards

Understanding of DFM/A principles

Experience in Defence, Space, or Medical sectors

Knowledge of vacuum and optical assemblies

Design experience for harsh environments

Familiarity with Mechanical & Thermal Analysis tools

Education

Upper second class degree in Mechanical Engineering

MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

PTC Creo Simulate

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Principal Mechanical Engineer, Southampton

Client: Leonardo

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 389e0fdf5ef3

Job Views: 12

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description

Job Description:

Do you want to be part of a team designing the next generation of IR Sensors for Space and Defence Sectors?

At Leonardo, we are seeking a Mechanical Engineer, working in the field of Infra-Red Sensors used by NASA, ESA, and various Defence Programmes.

This role involves working across the entire Engineering lifecycle, including concept design, development model builds, production support, and beyond.

The IR Detectors Team is based at our Southampton facility, offering a mix of on-site and remote working options.

All Mechanical Engineering team members are encouraged to develop their technical skills in areas such as structural, thermal, and model-driven engineering.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Ensure compliance of Mechanical Engineering solutions throughout the Engineering Lifecycle, considering product quality, safety, reliability, etc.
• Research and develop mechanical solutions and techniques for next-generation IR Detectors.
• Support the Programme Team in delivering technical solutions for Mechanical Engineering aspects.
• Create Mechanical designs following industry standards.
• Design and develop using 3D CAD tools.
• Participate in practical implementation of development builds and Design of Experiments.
• Support Procurement and Manufacturing during new product introduction into the development/production phases.
• Manage Work Package delivery to meet Quality, Schedule, and Cost targets.
• Mentor junior team members in engineering competencies and best practices.

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge

Experience in:

• Upper second class degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, or
• Experience in a highly regulated Engineering Industry.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (preferably PTC Creo).
• Structured problem-solving skills.
• Experience in detailed Mechanical design, numerical calculations, and tolerance studies.
• Knowledge of BS8888 standards and GD&T applications.
• Understanding of DFM/A principles.
• Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams to meet schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• MEng in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in Defence, Space, or Medical sectors.
• Knowledge of vacuum and optical assemblies.
• Design experience for harsh environments and EMC considerations.
• Familiarity with Mechanical & Thermal Analysis tools like PTC Creo Simulate.
• Awareness of industry trends and new technologies.
• Experience in designing tools, fixtures, and vibration-test fixtures.