Aerospace Structures Design Engineer

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Job Title: Aerospace Structures Design Engineer

Contract Type:

3-Month Contract (Outside IR35)

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Potential for Renewal

Project Overview:

This position is part of a high-profile defence project, requiring candidates to work on classified elements of metallic primary structures. British Citizenship is essential due to the sensitive nature of the work.

Key Responsibilities:

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Design and development of metallic primary structures using SolidWorks.

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Ensure designs meet structural integrity and compliance requirements for defence applications.

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Collaborate closely with the engineering team to ensure project objectives are met within tight deadlines.

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Produce detailed technical documentation and design reports as required.

Required Skills and Experience:

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Strong proficiency in SolidWorks with a proven track record of delivering high-quality designs.

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Extensive experience working with metallic primary structures.

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Knowledge of defence industry standards and practices is highly desirable.

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Ability to work effectively on classified projects while adhering to strict confidentiality requirements.

Contract Details:

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Location: Derby (3 days on-site per week for the first month, with flexibility thereafter).

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Start Date: January 2024 (ASAP availability preferred).

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Rates: Open for discussion based on experience and expertise.

* Travel: May need to travel to view customer (all costs covered).

Candidate Requirements:

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British Citizenship is mandatory due to the nature of the defence project.

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Immediate availability or ability to start in early January 2024

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