Mechanical Hardware Design Engineer

Mechanical Hardware Design Engineer

Location: Crawley 4 days per week on site

Industry: Aerospace, Flight Simulators

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

We are looking for talented and driven individuals to join our team in Hardware Engineering team to support the development of mechanical and electrical systems for cutting-edge flight simulators. Based in Greater London, these roles offer an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of aerospace innovation, leading or contributing to the design, development, and delivery of advanced hardware solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to the design and development of mechanical and electrical hardware solutions for flight simulators, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and industry standards.
• Drive the development of innovative hardware capabilities, focusing on quality, performance, and reliability in aerospace environments.
• Oversee or support the creation of detailed technical specifications, schematics, and models for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Manage projects or work within cross-functional teams, collaborating with software engineers, systems engineers, and project managers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure that all hardware components comply with aerospace industry standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring safety-critical operations.
• Conduct testing, validation, and troubleshooting of hardware systems to ensure they meet performance and reliability standards.
• Lead or support the evaluation of new technologies and materials, driving continuous innovation in the development of flight simulation products.
• Provide technical leadership or contribute to mentoring junior engineers, fostering a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment.
• Engage with suppliers to manage the sourcing and integration of mechanical and electrical components.
• Ensure the delivery of projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer expectations.

Key Qualifications

• Proven experience in hardware engineering, with a focus on mechanical and/or electrical systems development including the ability to undertake hand calculations as well as use relevant analytical design toolsets including:
  • Expertise in CAD tools and electrical design software for creating detailed technical drawings and models.
  • Experience in using Creo/Pro-E or CATIA V5 would be a distinct advantage
  • For mechanical engineers, structural analysis skills including Finite Element analysis using CAD tools, NASTRAN, Ansys or Abaqus would be a distinct advantage
  • Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management tools, including knowledge of Windchill or Teamcentre
• Familiarity with aerospace and European standards and regulations including relevant Mechanical and Electrical Standards
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience in hardware troubleshooting, testing, and validation.
• Experience in project management or leadership of engineering teams is highly desirable for senior roles.
• Flight simulation, avionics, or aerospace systems experience is a strong advantage, although design and development engineers from industries with transferable skills such as the wind energy or automotive sector would be welcome.  

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to the development of world-class hardware solutions for the aerospace industry.

• Take on engineering roles that allow you to shape the future of flight simulation technology.

• Competitive salary with excellent benefits and opportunities for career progression within a fast-growing aerospace organization.

• Work in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment with cutting-edge technology and high-impact projects.

What we can offer you

Pension matched contributions up to 7%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays & additional days for length of service

Employee Assistance Programme including access to individual Mental Health & Wellbeing support system 24/7 

Group Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance 4 x base salary

Referral Bonus Scheme

Digital GP

Holiday Scheme – Buy & Sell up to 5 days holiday

Discounts with cinemas, travel, major retailers, family days out and much more