Principal Mechanical Engineer I

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential aerospace technology client seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer I to join their Cambridge, UK team. Our client develops cutting-edge communication systems for satellites and aerospace platforms in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

This is a hands-on role where you'll lead mechanical design efforts from concept through qualification, working on hardware that operates in some of the most demanding environments imaginable. You'll serve as both a technical leader and mentor, driving design excellence while developing junior engineers on the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of aerospace products through all development phases: concept, requirements definition, detailed design, simulation, analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and operational support
• Design electronics packaging with expertise in thermal management, precision machining principles, and environmental qualification
• Perform thermal simulation and analysis, shock and vibration simulation, and finite element analysis (FEA) to validate and optimize designs
• Apply electromagnetic interference/compatibility (EMI/EMC) mitigation techniques and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles
• Collaborate closely with electrical engineers on printed circuit board assemblies and overall system integration
• Present engineering design reviews to customers and executive stakeholders
• Contribute to proposal-writing efforts with clear technical documentation
• Mentor and develop junior mechanical engineers, serving as a technical authority in your field
• Conduct cost analysis to inform design decisions and manufacturing approaches

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university
• 9+ years of industry experience in design and analysis of electronics packaging, including thermal, vibration, and stress dynamics hand calculations and simulations
• Expertise in aerospace and space industry design, development, and qualification processes
• Expert-level proficiency with electronics assemblies and proven experience collaborating with electrical engineers on PCBAs and CCAs
• Expert-level proficiency with professional mechanical CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and FEA tools (Ansys preferred)
• Hands-on experience with CNC manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability
• Demonstrated experience with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques in aerospace applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical presentations and documentation
• Ability to meet security and export control requirements, which may consider nationality, dual nationalities, place of birth, and country of residence

How We Work with You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your experience and career goals. Once we confirm you're a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly, as all communication is managed through our recruiting process to ensure the best outcome for everyone involved.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are competitive within the aerospace industry. Our client offers strong pension contributions, income protection, life insurance, employee assistance programs, and generous vacation and sick leave.

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