Principal Mechanical Engineer — Sub-System Architect

Rivan; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant share options

Relocation support (£6000 per year)

HQ Bermondsey, London location

Job summary

Rivan Industries is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to own a sub-system, driving design, integration and manufacturability. You will shape concepts, validate quickly with test rigs, and deliver assembly and commissioning plans at our Bermondsey HQ in London.

The role demands a strong thermofluid background, hands-on workshop fabrication and experience with SolidWorks, CFD/FEA and data-driven testing. Relocation support is available.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience in complex subsystems.
• Degree in mechanical/aero engineering or related field is required.
• CAD for design, DFMA principles, and part specification knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and manufacture of an entire sub-system.
• Design test rigs to validate hypotheses quickly and cheaply.
• Own and iterate drawings with the fabrication workshop.
• Plan assembly, integration, commissioning and testing of the sub-system.
• Coordinate with external vendors to support production.

Skills

7+ years professional experience

Thermofluids understanding

Python/CFD/FEA modelling

Test setup design and data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Masters in mechanical/aero or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Rivan Industries is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to own a sub-system, driving design, integration and manufacturability. You will shape concepts, validate quickly with test rigs, and deliver assembly and commissioning plans at our Bermondsey HQ in London.

The role demands a strong thermofluid background, hands-on workshop fabrication and experience with SolidWorks, CFD/FEA and data-driven testing. Relocation support is available.