Principal Mechanical Engineer

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Principal Mechanical Engineer - Electrified Personal Aircraft

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a pioneering company developing next-generation electrified personal aircraft. You’ll play a key role in designing structural, flight-critical, and non-flight hardware—contributing to the evolution of sustainable personal aviation.

Working in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment, you’ll be involved across the full lifecycle: from concept development and detailed design, through to testing, validation, and production handover.

What you’ll do:

Develop 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of components and assemblies
Perform stress analyses (FEA and hand calculations)
Support prototyping, testing, and manufacturing transfer
Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams
Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and airworthiness guidelines
What we’re looking for:

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
3+ years’ experience in aerospace, automotive, or high-performance mechanical design
Proficiency in CAD (Siemens NX preferred, or equivalent)
Knowledge of lightweight structures, composites, and integration
Strong communication and problem-solving skills

This is a chance to be part of a team shaping the future of flight. Apply here or get in contact to learn more
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Location:
Oxford
Salary:
£60,000 - £70,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Automotive/Aerospace

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