Senior Design Engineer - Aerospace

Senior Design Engineer - Aerospace

Location: Gloucestershire (Hybrid - typically 3 days on site once settled)

Contract Duration: initial 6months with potential of extension

Start Date: As soon as possible

Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday, with early finish Fridays)

Pay Rates (PAYE):

£35-£38 per hour + holiday accrual OR

£40.00-£43.78 per hour including holiday payAbout the Company

We are recruiting for a leading aerospace engineering organisation specialising in the design, development, and manufacture of aircraft landing gear systems for both civil and military aircraft. Their products operate in some of the most demanding environments in aviation, and they pride themselves on delivering robust, high-quality engineering solutions across the full product life-cycle.

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and detailing of efficient landing gear systems, supporting products from initial concept through to manufacture and in-service support. The role requires close collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and programme teams to ensure customer and regulatory requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

Support all aspects of concept through to detailed design across the full landing gear product life-cycle

Contribute to and manage product configuration activities

Utilise modern engineering tools including CAD, 3D modelling, 2D draughting, and data management systems

Produce designs that meet exacting customer requirements and aerospace industry standards

Deliver technical presentations to internal and external customers

Interface with design team members, Chief Engineers, Programme Management, Manufacturing, and colleagues at other company sites

Work closely with manufacturing to reduce non‑conformances and support production improvements

Liaise with other locations to assist with offloading packages of design work

Progress toward and work within Design Check Signatory responsibilities

Provide mentoring and coaching to junior engineers within the teamSkills & Experience Required

Essential

Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering discipline

Strong knowledge of design and manufacturing processes, ideally within aerospace

Fully conversant with traditional and computerised design and analysis methods

Good verbal and written communication skills

General computer literacy, including Microsoft Office

Experience using CAD systems (CATIA V5 preferred; training available)

Understanding of configuration management principlesDesirable

Previous aerospace engineering experience

Experience owning and delivering design work packages

GD&T training

Good knowledge of aerospace materials and manufacturing processesIf you're a Senior Design Engineer looking for your next challenging contract within a specialist aerospace environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to discuss the role in confidence