Senior Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace/UAV Systems Lead

Saab AB; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Death in service insurance

Share matching scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Saab AB is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanism design and development across unmanned systems in Bedford. This role emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and guiding projects from initial concept through production.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mechanical design and advanced skills in SolidWorks or CATIA. Saab offers a vibrant workplace with opportunities for growth, 30 days annual leave, and a competitive pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mechanical design within aerospace, UAV, defence or similar sectors.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor engineers.
• Strong understanding of metallic and composite structures and manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development activities across multiple aerospace programmes.
• Provide technical leadership, design reviews and mentoring for engineers.
• Conduct engineering analysis including FEA and hand calculations.

Skills

Mechanical design

Aerospace engineering

SolidWorks

Customer engagement

Engineering analysis

Communication skills

DFMEA

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Nastran

CATIA

Job description

Saab AB is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanism design and development across unmanned systems in Bedford. This role emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and guiding projects from initial concept through production.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mechanical design and advanced skills in SolidWorks or CATIA. Saab offers a vibrant workplace with opportunities for growth, 30 days annual leave, and a competitive pension scheme.