Lead Mechanical Engineer - Structural Products

Job Description:

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Structural Products

LOCATION: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional

LOCATION: Stevenage (Typically 3 days a week in the office, 2 days remote)

TYPE: Full time/Part time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
  • Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday
  • Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
  • Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop
  • Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
  • Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) 

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change? 

The Space focused projects you will be working could be within our current and future Telecommunications platforms e.g. OneSat, ENeo etc. or structure products associated with National, Earth observation, science and exploration programmes.

As a Mechanical Responsible Engineer / Development Responsible you will regularly undertake and manage the day-to-day progress of Mechanical Platform (MPF) and structure product development activity. These teams could be between 2-10 people and could include Mechanical Engineering Analyst(s), Mechanical Design Office and interaction with other disciplines namely thermal harness, propulsion and equipping.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

  • Lead a multidisciplinary team; Responsible for the provision of spacecraft structure products into sub-systems throughout the design, build and test phases.
  • Demonstrate verification of requirements throughout the life cycle of the project
  • Provide robust knowledge of lightweight aerospace structures, tools and materials to deliver structural concept and ultimately design verification
  • Provide knowledge of dynamic testing of structural designs to show they are fit for purpose.
  • Manage Mechanical Engineering Analysts, interpret FEM data and analysis data
  • Responsible for the mechanical qualification of development element and structure products
  • Provide direction to the design office in order to create 3D models, drawings and documents for MAIT, design reviews and support to System activity as required.

ABOUT YOU

  • Space or aerospace/aircraft/military background would be highly advantageous although other complex engineering backgrounds will be considered
  • Demonstrable knowledge and working experience of Mechanical sub-systems (including structure and ideally thermal) and verification for both in house and sub – contract sourcing.
  • Project team management experience for both internal and external application to achieve OCOTOQ
  • Possess strong scheduling and cost control experience
  • Be highly competent in preparation & evaluation of test plans and reports

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. 

Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Mechanics & Mechatronics

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