Senior Mechanical Engineer – On-Site, Nuclear Systems

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in defense technology is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their Nuclear Threat Reduction team. You will be responsible for designing and validating engineering projects while providing mentorship to junior engineers. Candidates should ideally possess a degree in engineering and demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement and technical problem-solving skills. Benefits include a 9-day working fortnight, generous leave, and a contributory pension scheme. Expect challenges in a dynamic work environment promoting professional development.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

208 hours of annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Family friendly policies

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on everyday spending

Special leave for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience working on multi-disciplined projects.
• Proficiency in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to provide independent peer review.

Responsibilities

• Design, manufacture, assembly, and validation of engineering projects.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to inexperienced engineers.
• Deliver solutions maximizing productivity and quality.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Mechanical design and substantiation of hardware

Development of assembly methods

Technical and management problem solving

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering discipline

HNC/HND or proven work experience

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

A leading firm in defense technology is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their Nuclear Threat Reduction team. You will be responsible for designing and validating engineering projects while providing mentorship to junior engineers. Candidates should ideally possess a degree in engineering and demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement and technical problem-solving skills. Benefits include a 9-day working fortnight, generous leave, and a contributory pension scheme. Expect challenges in a dynamic work environment promoting professional development.