Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Ready to take your career stratospheric? AALTO is a global leader in the stratosphere. We design, manufacture and offer Earth observation and connectivity services using our record-breaking Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) solar-electric unmanned aircraft, capable of staying in the stratosphere for days, weeks, and months at a time. Powered entirely by the sun, Zephyr operates above 60,000 feet, high above conventional air traffic. As a new layer in Earth observation and connectivity ecosystems, Zephyr is positioned between satellites and more conventional terrestrial assets – filling in the operational gap between the two layers, while remaining a complementary solution capable of working in a system of systems. Services delivered with Zephyr can empower government and commercial customers with capabilities to see and sense or connect from the stratosphere – making a meaningful impact on the ground, from the skies. Join Team AALTO as we create this new, up-and-coming frontier, and be a part of a highly-skilled, innovative and passionate group of people working together to make sure “the future is stratospheric.” Job Summary As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will assist with the design, development and delivery of mechanical products for the various Zephyr programs. Working within a larger engineering team you will help produce the digital design record and liaise with both inhouse and external production and assembly/installation teams. This is an exciting position in a growing team with many developing programs which are providing stretching design challenges. Key Responsibilities Evolve on your own, or as part of a team, concept design solutions Provide detailed mechanical design solutions using SolidWorks Be a point of contact in the support loop for design queries Provide ‘at elbow’ build line support to production team – in resolving emergent issues Participate and/or run design maturity gate reviews associated with delegated design packages and AALTO design process Provide support/guidance to the mechanical testing associated with clearing new or modified designs Capture agreed changes in-line with the change control processes to protect the content and currency of the design and build records Continuous improvement - Proactively identify any improvements that could positively affect either quality, product, product performance or the production cycle Work closely with production and procurement teams to ensure consideration has been given to any DFM (Design for Manufacture) aspects early in the design lifecycle Take responsibility for the progression of delegated work packages Qualifications Extensive experience in an aviation/aerospace design role Degree/HND or similar demonstratable relevant qualification/experience in mechanical, aero design engineering Proficient user of CAD modelling package(s) Must have experience with SolidWorks in a work environment (or similar such as CATIA) In conjunction with above ‘hands on’ use of a PDM (Product Data Manager) within CAD toolset Product Life Cycle (PLM) experience – Use/loading of a PLM toolset Experience in developing new solutions for cutting edge applications Demonstrable experience of taking a system technical requirement and providing a complete design solution to meet the requirement Good knowledge of lightweight composite design At AALTO, we take pride in building and offering an exceptional work environment that values your well-being and rewards your dedication. We believe in recognising your hard work and commitment, which is why we provide a fantastic bonus scheme that rewards your contributions. Additionally, we understand the importance of financial security and support your future with a competitive pension plan. When you join us, you become part of a workplace that not only encourages your professional growth but also cares about your personal fulfilment and financial stability. AALTO is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. (LI posting hash code - LI-LC1)