At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical integration for cutting-edge UAV and autonomous systems.
- Company: Fast-growing defence and autonomous systems company in West Wales.
- Benefits: Salary up to £75,000, hybrid working, and a senior role.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to work on complex autonomous systems technology.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on innovative technology in a growing team.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical systems integration and strong technical leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 75000 £ per year.
We're working with a fast‑growing defence and autonomous systems company based in West Wales, developing cutting‑edge UAV and autonomous platform technology. As they scale their engineering capability, they're looking for a Mechanical Integration Engineer to step into a senior technical leadership position within the team. This is a rare opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth — where your work will have real visibility and genuine impact on the platforms being built.
The Role
- You’ll be the technical authority for mechanical integration across UAV and autonomous systems programmes, leading the way on how subsystems come together as a cohesive, deployable platform.
- Working closely with systems, electronics, and software engineering colleagues, you’ll own the mechanical integration process from design intent through to physical delivery.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading mechanical integration activities across UAV and autonomous platform programmes.
- Managing mechanical interfaces between subsystems, ensuring fit, form, and function across the full assembly.
- Driving integration planning, defining interface control documentation, and resolving cross‑discipline clashes early.
- Acting as a technical point of contact for integration challenges within a growing engineering team.
- Supporting testing, build, and verification activities to ensure platforms meet programme requirements.
- Collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to maintain integration integrity throughout the development lifecycle.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in mechanical systems integration, ideally within defence, aerospace, or autonomous platforms.
- Strong understanding of how mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems interact at a platform level.
- Experience managing mechanical interfaces and contributing to or owning interface control documentation.
- Comfortable operating in a hands‑on, fast‑paced engineering environment.
- A natural technical leader – someone who can bring structure and clarity to complex integration challenges.
- Eligibility for SC security clearance (British nationality or long‑term UK residency required).
Nice to Have
- Background in UAV, drone, or autonomous ground/air vehicle programmes.
- Familiarity with MoD or defence programme environments.
- Experience supporting physical build, rig, or flight test activities.
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience.
- Hybrid working with a base in West Wales.
- A senior, influential role in a team that’s growing fast.
- The chance to work on genuinely complex, meaningful autonomous systems technology.
Mechanical Integration Engineer in Cardigan employer: Accelero
Join a dynamic and innovative defence and autonomous systems company in West Wales, where your expertise as a Mechanical Integration Engineer will be pivotal in shaping cutting-edge UAV technology. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and employee growth, you'll enjoy a hybrid working environment that fosters creativity and technical leadership, all while making a tangible impact on the future of autonomous platforms. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a fast-growing team that values your contributions and offers competitive remuneration up to £75,000.
