Structural Design Engineer

Job Description:

Are you an experienced professional engineer with a passion for delivering technical excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal part in the continued growth in our capability for the future?

We are looking for an experienced Structural Design Engineer to act as a role model within our Helicopter division to promote an ownership and responsibility culture by leading and driving activities within the Structures team. You will be responsible for developing structural design solutions, in collaboration with other engineering departments and key stakeholders, for our wide product range encompassing conventional helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air systems.

Our Structures team supports both the UK and Italian geographies so there is the opportunity to work on our full product range and you will have the pride of seeing your structural designs on our product ranges, grow from a 3D concept through to installation and flight.

• Lead design / development / supportability of product and or processes to ensure successful delivery of activities for aircraft contract delivery and in service support
• Make recommendations to improve policies and processes within the engineering frameworks
• Approve and own work package plans associated with the allocation and deployment of team members and workload with suitable milestones to enable effective engineering and product reporting
• Risk Analysis and Budget management
• Direct the team on technical specialism, domain expertise, engineering process and tool use
• Resolve complex multidisciplinary issues raised from within and outside of engineering
• Promote a culture of best practice
• Inspire, promote and communicate safe behaviours to ensure that team members understand and adhere to their safety responsibilities

• Apprenticeship/HNC/HND/First degree level as a minimum or equivalent level of experience in aerospace engineering.
• Good knowledge of the following; sheet metal fabrication design and/or machining design and/or composites design and/or aerospace fasteners & types of structural joints and/or aircraft design regulations (MAA, EASA or FAA).
• Experienced level of knowledge of types of aircraft loading, typical structural analysis failure criteria, material allowables, finite element analysis process, interpretation of stress plots, load paths, design features that generate peak stresses, design failure mitigation techniques and of design considerations for fatigue & damage tolerance in rotorcraft structures.
• Advantageous in this role are:
  • Ability to use the CATIA V5 design package and ENOVIA VPM part management system to derive aircraft design context and produce structural designs and associated drawings to issue standard OR equivalent systems.
  • Eligibility for registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer with the engineering Council.
  • Membership of a relevant engineering institution.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit:

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge:
  Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future:
  Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters:
  Free access to mental health support, financial…