ARE YOU READY TO REDEFINE THE FUTURE OF AEROSPACE?

We are looking for a seasoned Mechanical Design Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team developing next-generation high-speed air vehicles. Our project, culminating in a full-scale flight test, is at the cutting edge of aerospace innovation and is designed to give the UK a competitive advantage. If you have a passion for practical design, breakthrough technology, and working collaboratively across disciplines, this is the opportunity to make your mark.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree level in an engineering discipline either mechanical or manufacturing engineering

TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Describe how you have approached the mechanical design of a manufacturable complex part or assembly, ideally working with technical specialists

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

Open to UK nationals only.
This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mechanical Design & CAD Excellence: Lead and support the design of ground and flight test hardware using advanced CAD tools. Develop product definitions, set tolerances, and release detailed drawings to ensure flawless integration with manufacturing processes.
• Technical Analysis: Support mechanical Finite Element Analysis (FEA), heat transfer, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) studies to evaluate aerospace vehicle hardware during typical flight operations.
• Design Validation & Optimization: Work closely with our aerospace structure team, validating design tools, setting up, and optimising assembly procedures while ensuring effective interfacing with all major systems.
• Collaboration & Innovation: Act as a key interface between multi-disciplinary teams and external collaborative partners. Participate actively in design loops, prototype development, and manufacturing activities to push the boundaries of what’s possible in high-speed aerospace engineering.