Mechanical Design & Test Engineer

Mechanical Design & Test Engineer – Space Sector Our client, a leading organisation within the UK space industry, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design & Test Engineer to play a key role in advancing their launch capability development, on a full-time contract basis.

You’ll contribute to an exciting range of technologies and development activities, including:

Composites fabrication

Infrastructure and facility commissioning

Product development across multiple subsystems

Integration, verification, and system-level testing

Key Responsibilities Produce detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings (Solid Works, Autodesk)
Lead internal design reviews and support technical discussions with suppliers and clients

Collaborate with electronics engineers on subsystem integration including PCBs, sensors, and communications hardware

Develop mechanical solutions across structures, propulsion, thermal management, and safety-critical systems

Apply Design-for-Excellence (DfX) principles to improve manufacturability and serviceability

Create and execute comprehensive test plans, including shock, vibration, thermal cycling, and IP compliance testing

Analyse test data, drive design improvements, and contribute to prototype assembly and validation

Communicate technical information clearly within a multi-disciplinary engineering team Essential Skills & Experience Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent professional experience

Proven track record in mechanical design for complex electro-mechanical products

Strong proficiency in 3D CAD tools and Product Data Management (PDM) systems

Hands-on experience with hardware verification and environmental testing

Understanding of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, injection moulding, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing

Eligibility for UK security clearance (BPSS)
Desirable Attributes Experience working with composites and advanced material systems

Familiarity with systems engineering methodologies

Working knowledge of FEA and/or CFD analysis