Senior Mechanical Engineer — Sensors (Hybrid)

Leonardo; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension up to 15% employer contrib.

Flexible benefits up to £500 annually

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leonardo UK Basildon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the next generation of sensors. You will conduct detailed mechanical design, perform analyses, and support all lifecycle steps from development through production.

The role blends on-site Basildon work with remote options, reflecting project needs. You will work with senior peers to advance development, perform DOE activities, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, while contributing to cost and schedule

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; defence environments experience preferred.
• Design for harsh environments (shock, vibration, temperature, EMC).
• Mechanical design and development using 3D CAD tools (Creo).
• Structured problem solving to investigate issues.
• Understand structural and thermal analyses data to inform design.
• DfX across Manufacturing, Assembly, Test and Sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Producing Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888, including GD&T.
• Support to successful resolution of technical investigations.
• Contributing to reviews of mechanical designs in line with standards.
• Hands on involvement in development builds and Design of Experiments.
• Supporting the introduction of new products into the Development/Production lifecycle.
• Contributing to Work Package delivery to meet Quality, Schedule and Cost.

Skills

Mechanical problem solving

Harsh-environment design

Thermal analysis understanding

DfX knowledge

3D CAD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Job description

Leonardo UK Basildon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the next generation of sensors. You will conduct detailed mechanical design, perform analyses, and support all lifecycle steps from development through production.

The role blends on-site Basildon work with remote options, reflecting project needs. You will work with senior peers to advance development, perform DOE activities, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, while contributing to cost and schedule