Senior Design Engineer - Aerospace
Location: Gloucestershire (Hybrid - typically 3 days on site once settled)
Contract Duration: initial 6months with potential of extension
Start Date: As soon as possible
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday, with early finish Fridays)
Pay Rates (PAYE):
£35-£38 per hour + holiday accrual OR
£40.00-£43.78 per hour including holiday payAbout the Company
We are recruiting for a leading aerospace engineering organisation specialising in the design, development, and manufacture of aircraft landing gear systems for both civil and military aircraft. Their products operate in some of the most demanding environments in aviation, and they pride themselves on delivering robust, high-quality engineering solutions across the full product life-cycle.
Purpose of the Role
The Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and detailing of efficient landing gear systems, supporting products from initial concept through to manufacture and in-service support. The role requires close collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and programme teams to ensure customer and regulatory requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities
Support all aspects of concept through to detailed design across the full landing gear product life-cycle
Contribute to and manage product configuration activities
Utilise modern engineering tools including CAD, 3D modelling, 2D draughting, and data management systems
Produce designs that meet exacting customer requirements and aerospace industry standards
Deliver technical presentations to internal and external customers
Interface with design team members, Chief Engineers, Programme Management, Manufacturing, and colleagues at other company sites
Work closely with manufacturing to reduce non‑conformances and support production improvements
Liaise with other locations to assist with offloading packages of design work
Progress toward and work within Design Check Signatory responsibilities
Provide mentoring and coaching to junior engineers within the teamSkills & Experience Required
Essential
Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering discipline
Strong knowledge of design and manufacturing processes, ideally within aerospace
Fully conversant with traditional and computerised design and analysis methods
Good verbal and written communication skills
General computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
Experience using CAD systems (CATIA V5 preferred; training available)
Understanding of configuration management principlesDesirable
Previous aerospace engineering experience
Experience owning and delivering design work packages
GD&T training
Good knowledge of aerospace materials and manufacturing processesIf you're a Senior Design Engineer looking for your next challenging contract within a specialist aerospace environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to discuss the role in confidence