Snr/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

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Negotiable

Permanent

Description

Senior/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer | Space Optics | Chelmsford | Generous Benefits Package
 
Always working at the cutting-edge of technology, our client has an enviable reputation as a world leader, developing products for the scientific and satellite / space industries. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Chelmsford.
 
This role could suit an experienced mechanical engineer with understanding and experience of how optics work and interact with mechanical mounting. We’d like to hear from you if you have similar experience in space / avionics / defence / medical / science / automotive industries.
 
If you are passionate about world-leading space-based technology, thrive on big challenges with broad impact, and want to join a team tasked with continuously innovating to take the business to a completely new level, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you!
 
Role/Responsibilities:

Lead the design of mounting arrangements for optics
Review mounting arrangements designed by sub-contractors
Assist with requirements management of opto-mechanical technologies, as well as requirement derivation and reviews
Conduct a range of opto-mechanical analysis (e.g. tolerance, thermal, static, dynamic)
Design mechanical components
Support verification and testing
Produce gate review documentation
Liaise with stakeholders to ensure high quality standards are met across the development lifecycle
Produce designs using CAD packages 
Experience Required:

Knowledge of precision mechanical mounting of optics for structural, dynamic and thermal environments
Ability to review opto-mechanical designs
Competent with CAD packages
Experience of opto-mechanical design and analysis
Knowledge of requirements management
Experience preparing and presenting design documentation for gate reviews
Benefits:

Competitive Salary dependent on experience
Superb campus working environment
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays as standard – with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
Free on-site parking and secure area for motorcycles and bicycles
Electric Car scheme / salary sacrifice.
Competitive pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Life Assurance
The site has its own football pitch, which holds regular company tournaments.
Season ticket discounts on Greater Anglia Trains.
Christmas shutdown ensures that you get time off during the festive break.
Flexible start and finish times – 37 hour week and core hours are between 9:00am and 15:30.
Support your professional development with a paid membership to a relevant professional body.
Access to mentors and training – explore the vast training library at the company University!
The company has a culture that is friendly and welcoming.
 
This Senior/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer vacancy is being handled by Langham Recruitment Ltd. Langham Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency and is registered in England and Wales (reg (phone number removed))
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  • CV-82760
  • Permanent
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