Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Curtiss-Wright; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering company is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer in Letchworth. The role involves designing and analysing electro-mechanical systems, ensuring quality designs for various industries. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility with advanced design capabilities.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in electro-mechanical design within aerospace/automotive/medical.
• Demonstrated high performance in product development lifecycle.
• Familiar with design for rugged systems housing PCBAs.

Responsibilities

• Designing and analysing moderately complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Conducting feasibility studies and testing on designs.
• Providing technical support to failure investigations.

Skills

Electro-mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Finite Element Analysis

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Solidworks 3D CAD

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12.08.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join our Letchworth Team!

As our Sr. Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for designing and analysing moderately complex electro-mechanical systems through the product life cycle. Conducting & reporting on feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Directing support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication.

Location: Letchworth, UK

Using Solidworks 3D CAD for electro-mechanical packaging.

Designing to meet MIL-STD-810, DO160 qualification standards.

Product life cycle development from concept design through to obsolescence management.

Liaising with internal/external stakeholders i.e. Production, QA, Suppliers

Technical support to failure investigations and creating formal reports.

Providing clear guidance to the engineering team and assure that design solution processes are airworthy.

What You Bring

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

At least 5 years’ experience in electro-mechanical design within an aerospace / automotive / medical / safety-critical environment.

Demonstrated high performance and achievement in full product development life cycle (including system design, development, integration, test, verification).

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high quality solutions

Familiar with designing for rugged systems housing PCBAs, subjected to environmental/EMC testing

Familiar with design for manufacture principles (Machining, Sheet Metal, FDM printing)

Experience in Finite Element Analysis / Computational Fluid Dynamics is desirable but not essential

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport.

The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.

As the design center of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, the units had to be lightweight and small – crash survivability requirements exceeding the existing standards for commercial aircraft.