Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Malvern Hills; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description:

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll have a role that is out of the ordinary. You will have a significant impact on the UK’s future technological capabilities. Example projects include high-energy defensive laser weapon systems such as Dragonfire; counter-drone systems such as Obsidian; and sensors and payloads for high altitude platforms such as Zephyr.

Day-to-day, you’ll be able to work collaboratively across multiple projects, technology domains, and locations.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Take ownership of mechanical design deliverables, ensuring high-quality, innovative solutions are provided while adhering to project timelines and specifications
2. Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including clients and multidisciplinary teams, to gather requirements and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle
3. Facilitate and contribute to design reviews, ensuring all aspects of mechanical systems meet functional, safety, and performance standards while incorporating feedback from peers and stakeholders
4. Manage and prioritise multiple design projects daily, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term goals in a fast-paced environment
5. Regularly engage with project teams across various disciplines to ensure seamless integration of mechanical designs into broader system architecture
6. Play a key role in critical design reviews, offering technical insights and proposing improvements to enhance the overall performance, reliability, and manufacturability of products

This role is 37 hours per week based at Malvern. Hybrid working patterns available.

Essential experience and qualifications:

• In-depth experience in Mechanical Design Engineering
• Experience leading engineering outputs

We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can demonstrate the required level of experience and willingness to learn.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. Some roles may have additional restrictions based on nationality or previous nationalities.

Our Benefits:

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and more
• Holiday Trading, allowing most employees to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave
• Support for the Armed Forces community via the Armed Forces Covenant
• Payroll Giving and Volunteering programs to support charities and local communities

Our volunteering program enables our people to use their skills to make a positive difference, such as STEM ambassador days in schools. We support charities important to our employees, including those aiding the defense community.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we expand into new markets worldwide, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. Our success relies on innovation and tackling complex challenges.

Experience a unique working environment where diverse teams collaborate openly and share perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to solve complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, valued, and reach your full potential. Visit our website for more about our workplace culture.

Additional Notes:

If you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more info.

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom