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  • Title:

    Principal Mechanical Engineer

  • Location:

    Milton Keynes

  • Salary:

    plus benefits

  • Contact:

    Emma Broderick

  • Contact email:

    ebroderick@belcan.com

  • Job ref:

    JO0000026316_1725970245

  • Published:

    9 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2024-10-10

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

Join Our Client's Cutting-Edge Team as a Principal Mechanical Engineer!

We are seeking a passionate and forward-thinking Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our client's team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a start up environment and is enthusiastic about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems.

Our clients dynamic and cross-functional work environment fosters learning, development, and engagement across the organisation. If you thrive in a hands-on, interactive, and autonomous setting, this is the place for you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the mechanical design of products through all development phases.
  • Design and analyse electronics packaging, including thermal, vibration, and stress dynamics.
  • Utilize CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and FEA tools (Ansys preferred) for detailed design and simulations.
  • Manage thermal management design, precision machining, and EMI/EMC mitigation techniques.
  • Conduct shock and vibration simulations and analyses.
  • Present engineering design reviews to customers and the executive team.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers within the team.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Minimum of 9 years of industry experience in electronics packaging design and analysis.
  • Expertise in aerospace and space industry design, development, and qualification.
  • Proficiency in working with electronics assemblies and PCBAs.
  • Experience with CNC manufacturing and EMI/EMC mitigation techniques.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why join our client's team

  • Be part of a pioneering team at the forefront of space and aerospace technology.
  • Work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Engage in hands-on projects that make a real impact.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to design and own new cutting-edge products in a fast-paced, innovative environment and benefits from a competitive salary and

benefits and site based working.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in the space industry, please contact me on 07732 694 243 or you can apply directly by following the Apply Now link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.