Position Available: Senior Mechanical Architect

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DoE + Bonus

Experience needed: A strong background in mechanical and electro-mechanical design is essential. The ideal candidate will have experience in design compliance, systems engineering, and architecture analysis, with the ability to manage requirements, assess technology maturity, and ensure delivery to budget and schedule.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Architect to join our dynamic Missile Architecture team. This role is pivotal in the development of next-generation missile systems, guiding their design from initial concepts through to production and in-service support. You'll ensure the integration of mechanical and functional requirements across all subsystems while maintaining a focus on performance, reliability, and manufacturability. This role provides the chance to work on cutting-edge technology in a collaborative and innovative environment, making a real impact on defence solutions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Defining hardware and mechanical design requirements at the system level.
• Conducting system architecture trade-offs to achieve optimal solutions in performance, cost, and reliability.
• Driving design principles such as modularity, reusability, and efficient assembly.
• Justifying design decisions and leading verification efforts to confirm compliance.
• Supporting technical reviews during project milestones and managing supplier relationships to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Overseeing budgetary allocations and mentoring junior team members.

What we need from you

• Proven experience in electro-mechanical design and system-level engineering
• Strong ability to generate compliance evidence and develop clear testing strategies
• Knowledge of related disciplines such as materials science, tolerancing, configuration control, and Six Sigma principles
• Experience in international and multidisciplinary environments is highly valued

If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. We'd love to hear from you!