Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, UAV Launch Systems

Tech Connect Group; Hereford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Connect Group is seeking a Senior / Mechanical Design Engineer to join a close-knit engineering team designing UAV components and launch systems for global markets. You will develop mechanical design schemes and detailed parts and assemblies, employing SolidWorks for CAD modelling and applying DFMEA/DFM principles where relevant.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, independent work within a small team, and occasional travel outside the UK to support new projects.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical design experience with precision machined parts/assemblies.
• Proficient in modelling parts & assemblies in CAD (SolidWorks).
• Develop mechanical design schemes for UAV launch system parts and assemblies.
• DFM/DFMEA knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of UAV/ drone launch system parts and assemblies.
• Carrying out concept development for mechanical systems.
• Using hand calculations, simulation, modelling and CAE tools to size and optimise elements.
• Carry out concept design of mechanical systems using CAD.
• Develop part and system testing plans.
• Support in-house prototype build.
• Occasional travel outside the UK to support new projects.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD modelling

DFMEA

Pneumatics

DFM

Education

BSc/BEng in Engineering

Job description

Tech Connect Group is seeking a Senior / Mechanical Design Engineer to join a close-knit engineering team designing UAV components and launch systems for global markets. You will develop mechanical design schemes and detailed parts and assemblies, employing SolidWorks for CAD modelling and applying DFMEA/DFM principles where relevant.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, independent work within a small team, and occasional travel outside the UK to support new projects.