Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer 

 UAE

Hexwired Recruitment are working with a leading secure communications technology organisation in the UAE, part of a major advanced technology group, who are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced secure communication products used across government, defence, and high-security applications, including ultra-secure mobile devices, networks, and satellite communication systems.

You will take a technical lead role on complex mechanical design projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams including electronics, software, and systems engineering to deliver robust, high-reliability hardware solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and systems using SolidWorks (3D modelling, assemblies, drawings, rendering)
• Conduct thermal, structural, and stress analysis to validate designs under harsh environmental conditions
• Ensure compliance with relevant defence and aerospace standards (e.g. MIL-STD-810, DO-160 or equivalent)
• Work with external suppliers and vendors to manage prototyping, manufacturing, and delivery of components
• Support product testing and validation including vibration, thermal cycling, and environmental testing
• Ensure designs are optimised for manufacturability, reliability, and cost efficiency
• Maintain detailed technical documentation and design records
• Collaborate within cross-functional engineering teams across the product lifecycle

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred)
• 8+ years’ experience in mechanical product design or development
• Strong SolidWorks 2D/3D design experience
• Experience with thermal and structural simulation tools (e.g. FlowTherm or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
• Experience working in high-reliability, defence, aerospace, or regulated industries
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• Experience in SATCOM, RF, aerospace, or defence sectors
• Exposure to low-volume prototype and production environments
• Experience working with international suppliers and manufacturing transfer