Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, UAS

Syos Aerospace; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer – UAS to lead validation, adaptation and engineering change activities for our large-scale unmanned air systems in the UK. You will ensure drawings, structural designs and manufacturing data meet UK aviation and defence requirements, working with our New Zealand design team.

This hands-on role covers airframe structures, propulsion integration and design modifications for systems weighing 200 kg+.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience in mechanical design of large-scale airframes and heavy unmanned systems.
• Knowledge of aerospace drawings and BS 8888 standards.
• Proficient with 3D CAD tools such as CATIA V5 or NX.
• Awareness of UK MAA, DAOS and CAA S2 regulatory requirements.
• Experience collaborating with international engineering teams.
• Understanding of structural integrity, load-bearing design and lightweight methods.
• Ability to assess design changes balancing performance, safety and manufacturability.
• Familiarity with safety management systems like Def Stan 00-56.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design validation for UK production and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical design authority for changes and ECOs.
• Ensure airframe integrity and alignment with DAOS/CAA requirements.
• Maintain engineering master data and document version control.
• Collaborate with production, workshop technicians and procurement.
• Investigate issues and implement corrective actions to improve safety and reliability.
• Support design assurance and safety verification with CVE.

Skills

Mechanical design

Aerospace engineering

3D CAD

CATIA V5 / NX

Configuration management

Education

ME/AE degree

Tools

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

Job description

SYOS Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer – UAS to lead validation, adaptation and engineering change activities for our large-scale unmanned air systems in the UK. You will ensure drawings, structural designs and manufacturing data meet UK aviation and defence requirements, working with our New Zealand design team.

This hands-on role covers airframe structures, propulsion integration and design modifications for systems weighing 200 kg+.