Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Cumbernauld, Glasgow
Sector: Space & Aerospace

We''re recruiting for an innovative space company that designs, manufactures, tests, and launches rockets, helping small satellite operators gain reliable access to space.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you''ll help design, analyse, and test launch vehicle hardware, supporting projects from initial concept through to manufacture and testing. You''ll work with a highly skilled engineering team developing cutting-edge rocket technology. Previous space industry experience isn''t required. 

We''re keen to hear from engineers from aerospace, defence, motorsport, automotive, and other advanced engineering sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, and structural systems.
• Produce 3D CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Carry out engineering calculations, structural assessments, and stress analysis.
• Perform hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate designs.
• Support the manufacture, integration, assembly, and testing of mechanical hardware.
• Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve technical challenges.
• Support design reviews, verification activities, and engineering change processes.
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable.
• Investigate test results and implement design improvements where required.

What We''re Looking For

Essential

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Strong mechanical design experience within a technically demanding engineering environment.
• Experience designing and developing real-world mechanical components and hardware.
• Experience producing detailed CAD models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or similar.
• Knowledge of structural analysis, stress calculations, and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience carrying out engineering calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using tools such as ANSYS, NASTRAN, Abaqus, or similar.
• Experience producing technical reports and engineering documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical engineering mindset.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Desirable

• 3-7 years'' experience in mechanical, aerospace, structural, or stress engineering.
• Experience delivering mechanical design solutions, structural substantiation, or engineering analysis within a regulated engineering environment.
• Aerospace, defence, space, motorsport, automotive, or advanced manufacturing experience.
• Exposure to hardware development, integration, assembly, verification, qualification, or testing activities.
• Understanding of aerospace standards, certification, or regulated engineering processes.
• Experience working with suppliers and supporting manufacturing activities.
• Python, MATLAB, or similar scripting experience.
• Experience acting as a technical interface between engineering disciplines and stakeholders.

Please note: Previous space industry experience is not required. We''re particularly interested in engineers from aerospace and other high-performance engineering sectors who are looking to apply their skills within the rapidly growing space industry.