Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer

Leonardo; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo is seeking a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their team focused on developing Missile Seeker solutions. This role offers a mix of on-site and remote work, and candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. You will be instrumental in advancing missile seeker technology through engineering excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible working options

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Flexible benefits package

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in Defence or similar environments.
• Familiarity with harsh environments in mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical solutions for critical Business programs as part of the project team.
• Ensure compliance with Mechanical Engineering solutions throughout the Engineering Lifecycle.
• Research and develop mechanical solutions for missile seeker technology.

Skills

Problem solving

Mechanical design

Thermal analysis

Understanding Structural Analysis

Experience in DfX

Model Based Design methods

Education

Upper second class degree in Mechanical Engineering

MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD tools (PTC Creo)

PTC Simulate

MathWorks

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Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer, Basildon

Client: Leonardo

Location: Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: afe9fe72c568

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Description:

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer working in the development of Missile Seeker solutions for state-of-the-art missile seeker systems; the projects range from low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) research tasks through to in-service systems being delivered to our partners in the UK and beyond.

Much of the work within this team is at a high classification level and therefore requires regular attendance at our Essex facility. Depending on projects, this role allows a mixture of on-site and remote working.

Applicants must be eligible to meet full UK Security Clearance and ITAR.

• Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part-time options.
• Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday, plus UK public (bank) holidays and the opportunity to accrue an additional 12 days leave.
• Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them.
• Network groups: To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion, we have a variety of network groups to support our employees.
• Investors in People: We are proud recipients of the Investors in People Silver Award.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Providing free and confidential mental health support.

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required

• A minimum of an upper second class degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar), or
• Equivalent experience in the field of Defence, Airborne or naval environments. Mechanical engineering for Electronic and/or EO products
• Design of systems for ‘harsh environments’ i.e., Shock, Vibration, Temperature, EMC, Salt fog, etc.
• Mechanical design and development using 3D CAD tools (ideally PTC Creo).
• Problem solving using a structured, logical approach to investigate issues and problems effectively.
• Understanding Structural and Thermal Analyses data to inform design decisions.
• Experience in various aspects of DfX, including Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Integration, and Sustainability.
• MEng in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience within the IR spectrum for EO Systems.
• Model Based Design methods and tools (e.g., MathWorks).
• Capable of producing ‘first pass’ (structural and thermal) analyses to determine if a design is fit-for-purpose, e.g., using PTC Simulate, flow, or similar.
• Knowledge of current industry trends in Mechanical Engineering, including new tools, techniques, and technologies.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Support the Project Team in delivering technical solutions on critical Business programmes, ensuring Mechanical Engineering excellence.
• Ensure compliance of Mechanical Engineering solutions throughout the entire Engineering Lifecycle, considering all requirements including quality, safety, reliability, testability, and sustainability.
• Research and develop mechanical solutions and techniques that enable the team to advance missile seeker technology, including new product capabilities and manufacturing techniques for extreme environments or cost reduction.
• Mechanical Engineering detailed design, including calculations and tolerance studies.
• Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888, including GD&T.
• Support resolution of technical problems and contribute to design reviews.
• Involve practically in development builds and Design of Experiments.
• Support the introduction of new products into the development/production lifecycle.
• Manage Work Package delivery to meet Quality, Schedule, and Cost targets.

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