This role is for 2 Principal Mechanical Engineers to support BAE Systems on a next generation Radar Programme. Based out of their sites in Cowes or Great Baddow
£70 per hour Umbrella - inside IR35
4 days onsite initially to start, 3 days a week onsite when embedded.
6 month contract - likely extension
Job spec:
The Principal Mechanical Engineer is a key role that leads the mechanical engineering aspects of the development of new radar technologies. Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, this role must have an expert general mechanical knowledge with experience in the design, build, integration and test of complex mechanical systems.
The holder will themselves be a subject matter expert in at least one area of Mechanical Engineering, for example,
Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Structures or Thermal Systems. They may also hold Mechanical Design Authority for the Future Radar Products.
§ Experience and knowledge of the design, build, test and use of composite structural materials is essential.
§ Familiarity with the use of relevant modelling and simulation tools for analysis of structure behaviours
under static and dynamic load, shock and vibration is essential
§ Experience and knowledge of the design and implementation of mechanical systems
§ Familiarity with the content, applicability and use of relevant Standards is highly desirable
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