Senior Design Engineer
Job in
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-05-22
Listing for:
Shorterm Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-22
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a specialist team delivering world-class landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft. You will play a key role across the full product life cycle, from early concept development through to detail design and in-service support, working to demanding customer and industry standards in a highly collaborative engineering environment.
Contract Details
Location - Cheltenham, UK
Duration - 12 months
Working Pattern - Hybrid - 3 days from home / 2 days in office
Engagement Type - Inside IR35
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead and support concept-to-detail design activities across the full life cycle of landing gear programmes, ensuring technical integrity at every stage.
* Manage and support all aspects of product configuration, maintaining accurate and controlled documentation throughout.
* Apply current design technology, including CATIA V5 3D modelling, 2D draughting, CAD tools and data management systems to produce efficient, high-quality designs.
* Design and detail landing gear components to meet exacting customer requirements and applicable industry standards for civil and military aviation.
* Prepare and deliver clear technical presentations directly to customers, communicating design intent, trade-offs and solutions confidently.
* Collaborate closely with chief engineers, programme managers, manufacturing teams and colleagues across multiple sites to deliver integrated, programme-aligned solutions.
* Work hand-in-hand with manufacturing to identify and reduce non-conformances, driving continuous improvement in product quality.
What We're Looking For
* Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace, or equivalent).
* Good knowledge of design and manufacturing processes, ideally within the aerospace sector - Landing Gear knowledge strongly preferred
* Proficiency in both traditional and computer-based design and analysis methods.
* Experience with CAD, CATIA V5 strongly preferred
* Understanding of configuration management principles and practices.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences.
* General computer literacy including Microsoft Office suite.
If this role sounds like a good fit and you'd like to find out more, get in touch with Jamie Birch at the Shorterm Group
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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