Job Opportunity: Mechanical Engineer / Technician (Design & Testing)
📍 Location: Horsham, UK (Hybrid – 50% remote / 50% on-site)
📅 Employment Type: Permanent
💰 Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 per annum + 10% performance-based bonus
📈 Other Benefits:
* 30 days paid holiday + 8 statutory days
* Flexible 37.5-hour workweek
* 5% employer pension contribution
* Annual training & equipment budget
* Travel opportunities during work hours
* Support for professional accreditation
About the Role
AirJoule — a pioneering US-based joint venture in collaboration with GE — is expanding its UK operations with the launch of Bracey R&D Ltd, a new product development hub in Horsham. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth, clean-tech company on a mission to transform the future of water, energy, and HVAC systems using their novel MOF-based process, empowered by our new turbo-compressor technology. As part of our new UK team, you will help re-engineer and optimize our existing prototype, shaping the next generation of our products. You’ll work alongside leading engineers, blending creative problem-solving with hands-on prototyping, testing, and design refinement. This role is perfect for engineers who are passionate about innovation and thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment with global collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
* Contribute to the design, development, and testing of high-efficiency mechanical systems
* Translate design concepts into precise CAD models, simulations and best design practices
* Assemble and validate mechanical components using high-precision instrumentation
* Support alignment of design with scalable manufacturing methods
* Collaborate with international R&D teams, including travel to the USA (up to 2 weeks/year)
What We’re Looking For
We're hiring up to 4 talented engineers and technicians to cover a range of the following skills:
* CAD: SolidWorks, Onshape or similar
* Simulation: Proficiency with stress, vibration, thermal analysis. CFD knowledge useful.
* Design Engineering: Strong background in DfM, DfA, GD&T, FMEA, tolerance management.
* Useful specialities : DC Motors, passive air bearings, vacuum systems, rotating seals.
* Assembly & Testing: Experience building high-precision mechanical assemblies
* Instrumentation: Knowledge of product validation and test procedures
* Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of manual and CNC machining, and gravity die casting.
Requirements
* Strong Engineering or Scientific Degree (or equivalent vocational qualification)
* Minimum 5 years of relevant and high-impact industrial experience
* Full UK driving licence
* Achieved or eligible for IMechE membership (CEng or IEng)
* Verifiable ID, right to work in the UK, DBS clearable, solid references, and clear to visit USA
* Fluent in English (written and spoken)
* Willingness to travel to the USA annually (up to 2 weeks)
* Located near Horsham or able to commute as required
Ready to shape the future of green technology?
Contact tbracey@protonmail.com to learn more or apply.