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Senior Design Engineer - Proprotor Hub and Controls

We are looking for an experienced design engineer to design the proprotor hub assembly for the S-1

LOCATION

Bristol, UK

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Permanent

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the detailed design and CAD modelling of the hub assembly, mechanical controls and metallic components for the S-1 proprotor system

  • Lead the mechanical integration of the proprotor actuation system 

  • Select and size bearings, fasteners, shafts, linkages and other metallic components

  • Produce and review engineering drawings, specifications, design reports and change documentation

  • Support the tooling and manufacturing design of prototype proprotor for ground and flight testing

  • Contribute to the design and development of other airframe structures and mechanical systems as required

Who You Are

  • Degree in Mechanical/ Aerospace Engineering or other relevant field
     

  • Experience in design and development of rotating mechanical assemblies, preferably for aerospace or other high-performance applications

  • Knowledge of metallic structural design principles, including assembly tolerances, fatigue, damage tolerance and manufacturability considerations.

  • Ability to apply inventive thinking to solve complex structural design challenges

  • Proficient in CAD (preferably 3DExperience/CATIA) including sketching, surfacing, 2D drawing and 3D modelling with appropriate GD&T

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary

  • Free EV Charging

  • Company pension scheme

  • 26 days annual leave + option to buy an additional 5 days

  • Discounted gym membership on-site

  • New modern offices with onsite parking

  • Free monthly social events

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