Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace & Defence Programs Lead

L3Harris Technologies Inc; Brighton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Brighton is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer responsible for providing design input and technical governance. The ideal candidate should have experience in delivering complex technical outcomes in defence and aerospace. They must be methodical and capable of independent work while managing competing priorities. The position offers a competitive salary and substantial employee benefits, emphasizing a commitment to equality and inclusivity.

Benefits

Half day finish on a Friday

25 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution

Flexible opt-in extras

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver complex technical output across aerospace or defence programmes.
• Analytical, methodical, and systems orientated.
• Experience in requirements engineering including interpreting and managing mechanical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical design input to mechanical architectures.
• Lead assigned work packages and engineering programmes.
• Coordinate engineering activities across disciplines.

Skills

Strong successful experience in delivery of engineering programmes/tasks in defence and aerospace domains

Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Complex mechanical engineering calculations

Technical Report writing

Education

BEng, BSc in Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering

MEng, MSc with minimum 4 years experience

HNC or HND with 10 years experience

Tools

3D CAD tools

PDM

Job description

A leading technology firm in Brighton is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer responsible for providing design input and technical governance. The ideal candidate should have experience in delivering complex technical outcomes in defence and aerospace. They must be methodical and capable of independent work while managing competing priorities. The position offers a competitive salary and substantial employee benefits, emphasizing a commitment to equality and inclusivity.