Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Defence Enclosures

Ultra Maritime; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover

25 days’ holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

Job summary

Ultra Intelligence & Communications in the UK seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, testing and qualification of mechanical assemblies for advanced security-critical products. You will mentor junior engineers, drive engineering excellence, and coordinate cross-functional activities to meet strict deadlines and compliance with MIL-STD, DEF-STAN, EMC and TEMPEST requirements. Flexible yet demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Extensive 3D CAD modelling and drafting experience; Creo CAD v7+ preferred.
• Experience designing mechanical enclosures for the defence industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of military environmental standards and testing.
• Experience with PLM (Windchill) and BOM management; ERP interfacing.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage mechanical design requirements with validation and verification.
• Develop, document and deliver robust mechanical solutions using CAD systems and engineering toolsets.
• Lead mechanical integration, verification and acceptance testing with evidence.
• Produce high-quality drawings to required standards (GD&T).
• Select materials and finishes to meet cost and performance.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

GD&T

Stress analysis

Thermal analysis

Windchill PLM

BOM management

Enclosures defence experience

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

Job description

Ultra Intelligence & Communications in the UK seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, testing and qualification of mechanical assemblies for advanced security-critical products. You will mentor junior engineers, drive engineering excellence, and coordinate cross-functional activities to meet strict deadlines and compliance with MIL-STD, DEF-STAN, EMC and TEMPEST requirements. Flexible yet demanding environment.