Mechanical Design Contract in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Mechanical Design Contract

Cambridge

2 months

Hybrid

£50-55PH

Outside IR35

Role Overview

We require an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer on an Outside IR35 contract basis to deliver mechanical design packages for sub-modules intended for integration onto an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS).

The role focuses on detailed CAD development, assembly management, and vendor liaison for rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical sub-modules and packaging for UAS integration.

• Manage CAD structures, complex assemblies, and design references using PTC Creo and Windchill.

• Liaise directly with manufacturing facilities to source rapid-turnaround components, select appropriate materials, and determine production methods.

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across electronics, RF, and systems integration.

Required Technical Profile

• Essential:

  • Proven track record in mechanical design engineering within aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronic systems.

  • Expert-level proficiency in PTC Creo.

  • Strong working knowledge of Windchill PDM/PLM.

  • Hands-on experience with the Creo Advanced Assembly Extension (AAX) for top-down design and skeleton models.

• Desirable:

  • Design experience with aerodynamic enclosures, fairings, or pods.

  • Experience designing radomes or RF-transparent structures.

  • Demonstrated background in DFM (Design for Manufacture) for rapid-turnaround parts (CNC machining, additive manufacturing, composites).

Please apply within to be considered. This is an immediate start