Principal Mechanical Design Engineer I (Aerospace)

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom; on-site

Company

Develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms in a high-growth startup environment.

What you will do

• Own mechanical design of aerospace and space products from initial concept through requirements definition, detailed design, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in-orbit support.
• Design electronics packaging and mechanical interfaces for spacecraft and electronic assemblies.
• Perform thermal, shock, vibration, stress, and finite element simulations and analyses.
• Apply precision machining, GD&T, EMI/EMC mitigation, and cost-analysis principles to validate and optimize designs.
• Present engineering design reviews to customers and executive stakeholders and contribute to proposal writing.
• Mentor junior mechanical engineers and collaborate closely with electrical engineering teams on PCBAs and CCAs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 9 years of industry experience designing and analyzing electronics packaging, including thermal, vibration, and stress dynamics calculations and simulations.
• Expertise in aerospace and space-industry design, development, and qualification.
• Expert-level experience with electronics assemblies and printed circuit board assemblies, including collaboration with electrical engineers.
• Expert-level proficiency with professional mechanical CAD and FEA tools; SolidWorks and Ansys are preferred.
• Experience with CNC manufacturing, EMI/EMC mitigation techniques, and strong written and verbal communication.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on, interactive, autonomous, dynamic, and cross-functional working environment.
• Competitive salary with employer pension contributions.
• Company-provided income protection and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program, generous vacation, and sick leave.
• Personal growth and professional development opportunities in a high-growth company.
• International team and modern working environment.