Senior UAV Mechanical Design Engineer (Flight‑Ready Systems)

STARK; Swindon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company located in Swindon is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to manage the mechanical architecture for next-generation UAV platforms. The ideal candidate will have significant aerospace design experience and expertise in SolidWorks, driving projects from concept to production while ensuring compliance with military standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact the development of cutting-edge defense technologies.

Qualifications

• Mechanical design experience in aerospace, defence, or high‑performance automotive.
• Proven record of taking structures from concept to flight‑ready release.
• Strong knowledge of composites, machining, sheet metal, and joining methods.
• Familiarity with MIL standards and EASA/FAA certification pathways.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for UK current and future UAV platforms.
• Define and enforce best practices for parametric modeling and tolerance stack‑ups.
• Drive airframe material selection and manufacturability decisions.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure structural integrity.

Skills

Mechanical design experience in aerospace

Proven record of structures from concept to flight-ready

Expert in SolidWorks

Strong knowledge of composites

Excellent communication skills

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA V5/V6

Job description

A defense technology company located in Swindon is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to manage the mechanical architecture for next-generation UAV platforms. The ideal candidate will have significant aerospace design experience and expertise in SolidWorks, driving projects from concept to production while ensuring compliance with military standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact the development of cutting-edge defense technologies.