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Mechanical Design Engineer (Test rig)

Bicester, England, gbπŸ’Ό Full-timeπŸ—“ 2026-06-26 β†’ 2026-09-25

Core

Design and develop robust test rigs to validate rotating machinery and propulsion systems for aerospace and electric propulsion clients.

Role type

Mechanical Design Engineer (Test Rigs)

Builds

Custom test rigs for rotating machinery and propulsion systems

Domain

Aerospace, Electric Propulsion, Defense

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

CAD software (NX), PDM/Teamcenter, design for manufacture, material science, mechanical fastening methods, flow systems, power supply integration

Preferred skills

Rotating machinery dynamics, rotor dynamics, bearings, thermal management, hand calculations

Technologies

NX, Teamcenter, PDM

Responsibilities

Design and manufacture test rigs to meet defined requirements, produce and release engineering drawings per BS8888 standards, manage data within PDM systems, collaborate across teams on full lifecycle projects

Seniority

Mid to Junior

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