Mechanical Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
Location:
Cumbernauld, Glasgow
Sector:
Space & Aerospace
We're recruiting for an innovative space company that designs, manufactures, tests, and launches rockets, helping small satellite operators gain reliable access to space.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll help design, analyse, and test launch vehicle hardware, supporting projects from initial concept through to manufacture and testing. You'll work with a highly skilled engineering team developing cutting-edge rocket technology. Previous space industry experience isn't required.
We're keen to hear from engineers from aerospace, defence, motor sport, automotive, and other advanced engineering sectors.
Key Responsibilities:- Design mechanical components, assemblies, and structural systems.
- Produce 3D CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Carry out engineering calculations, structural assessments, and stress analysis.
- Perform hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate designs.
- Support the manufacture, integration, assembly, and testing of mechanical hardware.
- Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve technical challenges.
- Support design reviews, verification activities, and engineering change processes.
- Liaise with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable.
- Investigate test results and implement design improvements where required.
- Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Strong mechanical design experience within a technically demanding engineering environment.
- Experience designing and developing real-world mechanical components and hardware.
- Experience producing detailed CAD models and engineering drawings using Solid Works, CATIA, Creo, or similar.
- Knowledge of structural analysis, stress calculations, and engineering fundamentals.
- Experience carrying out engineering calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using tools such as ANSYS, NASTRAN, Abaqus, or similar.
- Experience producing technical reports and engineering documentation.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a practical engineering mindset.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- 3-7 years' experience in mechanical, aerospace, structural, or stress engineering.
- Experience delivering mechanical design solutions, structural substantiation, or engineering analysis within a regulated engineering environment.
- Aerospace, defence, space, motor sport, automotive, or advanced manufacturing experience.
- Exposure to hardware development, integration, assembly, verification, qualification, or testing activities.
- Understanding of aerospace standards, certification, or regulated engineering processes.
- Experience working with suppliers and supporting manufacturing activities.
- Python, MATLAB, or similar scripting experience.
- Experience acting as a technical interface between engineering disciplines and stakeholders.
Please note:
Previous space industry experience is not required. We're particularly interested in engineers from aerospace and other high-performance engineering sectors who are looking to apply their skills within the rapidly growing space industry
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