Job Description

Specialist designer and manufacturer developing sub-systems and components across RF, communications & opto-electronics used in high-reliability applications across the space, aerospace, defence and oil & gas sectors are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer.

Info about what the Mechanical Design Engineer role entails

Mechanical design role, full design lifecycle from the requirements, to prototype to production working on cutting edge, customer facing projects covering RF and opto-mechanical systems for defence, aerospace and industrial clients.

You will run thermal simulations and design enclosures for PCBs and complex electronics.

Essential Requirements of the Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical design / mechanical engineering / technical science related qualification Mechanical design of Electronics / PCB electromechanical packaging / casings / enclosures Some experience of heat transfer / thermal simulation using the thermal tool on CAD packages like Creo, SolidWorks etc Able to secure SC security clearance Willing to be on site in the office for 3 days per week

Desirable Requirements of the Mechanical Design Engineer

2D & 3D CAD skills with Creo but Solid Works, Solid Edge or Inventor Any experience with Optomechanics / opto-mechanical engineering / the integration of optical components Aerospace or Defence industry experience Analysis for stress and vibration - able to use the tools to analyse the effects of putting weight on chassis etc Design experience with Aluminium

Benefits

9 Day working fortnight Hybrid working with flex start / finish times Bonus scheme 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays Private Healthcare (BUPA) Salary exchanged pension scheme with enhanced company contributions Life assurance + others
If you feel you are suitable and interested in this role, APPLY NOW with an up to date CV. We also pay referral fees if you can suggest another suitable person that isn't already known to us.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Day shift Flexitime Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bedford MK43 0AN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

using CAD tools to run thermal simulations: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bedford MK43 0AN

Reference ID: AM33381