Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
// Role Summary
Join the Mechanical Future Concepts team as a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on novel and disruptive technologies, shaping the future of missile design. This role offers the chance to lead mechanical aspects of projects from concept to prototype.
// Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design for assigned projects within a multidisciplinary team.
- Develop innovative concept designs with evolving requirements.
- Propose and secure funding for future research ideas.
- Contribute to cutting-edge missile design across research and mainstream projects.
- Requires HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.
// Role Specification
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Mechanical Future Concepts team as a Mechanical Design Engineer within the Sparkworks area. This role involves working on novel and disruptive technologies, contributing to innovative projects that shape the future.
The Opportunity:
This role will see you working within a multidisciplinary team which engages across many areas of missile design over a mixture of research and mainstream project work. You'll be the Mechanical Lead for assigned projects, providing Mechanical Engineering expertise into the team.
You will work on Projects that are in the first stages of development providing the opportunity to shape their direction into development and rapidly prototype designs.
You will have the opportunity to propose ideas for future research topics and obtain funding to develop these ideas within the Function.
You will be working on challenging engineering problems and will receive structured skills development.
What we're looking for from you:
- A good understanding of Mechanical Design, including an appreciation of the Structural and Thermal considerations of Mechanical Design
- An ability to develop concept design solutions with limited information and changing requirements
- Wider awareness of other disciplines such as Electronic Packaging and Low Observability, would be beneficial
- Relevant 3D CAD/CAE experience (training on our preferred CAE tools will be given)
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to work with, influence and negotiate with stakeholders across the business.
Our Company:
Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given. MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the