Prototype Aircraft Development Engineer

Greenjets; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenjets is an innovative engineering company developing high-performance propulsion systems for the aviation market in the UK.

The Aircraft Development Engineer role brings CAD designs to life through integration, assembly and iterative testing of a flying prototype.

You will work with Mechanical and Aircraft Design Engineers, assemble structures, install propulsion systems, integrate avionics and support ground and flight testing.

Qualifications

• Background in aerospace or mechanical engineering with hands-on experience in building or testing aircraft components.
• Strong practical skills in assembly, wiring, bonding and mechanical fitting.
• Experience interpreting and modifying CAD designs for prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble aircraft structures and subsystems from detailed designs
• Integrate propulsion systems, avionics, control systems and payloads
• Support ground testing and flight testing of prototype aircraft
• Identify integration issues and feed practical improvements back into design
• Modify and iterate aircraft quickly based on test results
• Work closely with field operations during test campaigns
• Maintain build documentation and configuration control

Skills

Aerospace engineering background

Mechanical engineering background

Practical assembly and fabrication

CAD experience

UAV/model aircraft experience

Hands-on problem-solving

Willingness to learn by doing

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Greenjets is an innovative engineering company developing high-performance propulsion systems for the aviation market in the UK.

The Aircraft Development Engineer role brings CAD designs to life through integration, assembly and iterative testing of a flying prototype.

You will work with Mechanical and Aircraft Design Engineers, assemble structures, install propulsion systems, integrate avionics and support ground and flight testing.