Part 21J Design Engineer (Structures & Mechanical)
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part 21J Design Engineer to join a highly specialised aerospace engineering environment, supporting aircraft-level design within a Part 21 Design Organisation.
This is a design-led position, ideal for an engineer who enjoys owning structural solutions from concept through to certification, with the opportunity to progress towards Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) status.
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The Role
As a Part 21J Design Engineer, you will take ownership of aircraft structural design activities, working across both new and in-service programmes. You will play a key role in delivering robust, certifiable solutions, whilst also carrying out independent technical checking to ensure the highest standards of engineering integrity.
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Key Responsibilities
Structural Design
* Own and deliver aircraft structural design solutions from concept through to detailed design and release
* Produce high-quality engineering drawings, models, and supporting reports
* Contribute to structural substantiation activities, including strength, fatigue, stiffness, and damage tolerance
* Support design, modification, and repair work across metallic and composite structures
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including stress, systems, manufacturing, and airworthiness
Technical Checking
* Carry out independent technical checking of design data, including drawings, models, and reports
* Ensure outputs are compliant, consistent, and aligned with approved design methodologies
* Provide constructive challenge in line with design assurance principles
Compliance & Development
* Support certification and compliance activities through robust engineering design
* Work towards CVE (Structures) authorisation, supported by the organisation
* Contribute to maintaining high standards of design assurance and airworthiness compliance
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About You
* Degree qualified in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
* Proven experience in aircraft-level structural design, not just component-level work
* Strong background in producing and owning design data for certification purposes
* Experience with structural substantiation and airworthiness requirements
* Confident working within a regulated Part 21J environment (or similar)
* Able to apply sound engineering judgement based on practical design experience
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Desirable Experience
* Previous CVE (Structures) authorisation
* Experience working with the UK CAA and/or EASA
* Knowledge of composite structures, fatigue, and damage tolerance
* Experience across multiple aircraft platforms or modification programmes
* Ability to mentor or support junior engineers
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Working Arrangements
This role is ideally office-based in South Wales, supporting collaboration and design integration. However, hybrid or flexible working options may be considered for the right individual. xsngvjr
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Why Apply?
* Flexible and Hybrid working
* Work on complex, aircraft-level design projects
* Clear pathway towards CVE authorisation
* Join a highly technical and collaborative engineering environment
* Opportunity to influence real-world aerospace design solutions
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If youre a Part 21J Design Engineer looking to take ownership of high-integrity aerospace design work and progress your career within a regulated environment, wed love to hear from you.