Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Location
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Job Type
Full-time
Category
architecture-and-engineering
Posted
June 18, 2026
Mission
We are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to play a pivotal role in the development of innovative electromechanical and power generation technologies for next‑generation aerospace applications.
This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who enjoys design authority, work‑package leadership and hands‑on problem solving, while also mentoring others and influencing project direction.
The Role
You will lead and deliver robust mechanical design solutions across R&D, R&T and product development programmes. Working within a multi‑disciplinary engineering environment, you will take ownership of complex work packages, ensuring designs meet performance, manufacturing, cost and weight targets while complying with rigorous aerospace standards.
You’ll work closely with stress, thermal, validation, industrialisation, quality and supply chain teams, providing technical leadership and design assurance from concept thr...
We are seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to play a pivotal role in the development of innovative electromechanical and power generation technologies for next‑generation aerospace applications.
This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who enjoys design authority, work‑package leadership and hands‑on problem solving, while also mentoring others and influencing project direction.
The Role
You will lead and deliver robust mechanical design solutions across R&D, R&T and product development programmes. Working within a multi‑disciplinary engineering environment, you will take ownership of complex work packages, ensuring designs meet performance, manufacturing, cost and weight targets while complying with rigorous aerospace standards.
You’ll work closely with stress, thermal, validation, industrialisation, quality and supply chain teams, providing technical leadership and design assurance from concept thr...