Job Description

The Role

BAE Systems are currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Christchurch for an initial 12 month contract. Our client is renowned for its innovation and commitment to excellence in the development of cutting-edge military and aerospace technologies.

Role Responsibilities:

Not limited to...

Design and development of packaging & mounting arrangements for COTS

Design of electro-mechanical assemblies

Producing part & GA drawings

Conducting peer reviews

Designing for manufacture review

Routing cables in 3D CAD

Producing cable/harness assemblies and drawings

What BAE Systems are looking for, from you:

Qualification in mechanical engineering

Experience as a mechanical design engineer

Proficiency with 3D CAD packages such as Siemens NX or Solidworks

Sound knowledge of design and engineering principles and best practices

Experience of designing sheet metal, machined parts and assemblies

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Experience with cable routing and management

Attentive to detail and critically minded

Desirable...

A basic understanding of electronics

FEA, CFD simulation experience

Experience with designing for EMC compliance

Experience with designing for military usage

Security Requirements: SC, ITAR & UK EYES ONLY

This role will require the person to hold full Security Clearance (SC) prior to working onsite. You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must currently hold or be eligible and willing to obtain SC. In addition, this role involves direct and/or indirect access to ITAR Material which means there are restriction. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.

You must also be a sole British national, in order to apply for this position.

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles