Graduate AV Design Engineer in Salisbury

At Callen‑Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen‑Lenz offers innovative and customer‑focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands: technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at the forefront of UAS development in the UK.

Our Values

• Innovation
• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence

Why Work for Us

Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly, and multi‑disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen‑Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.

Our Benefits Include

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
• Pension Scheme via Royal London Company contributed
• Share Incentive Plan
• Green Car Scheme
• Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
• Private Health Insurance via Vitality
• Private Dental insurance via Bupa
• Enhanced Maternity and paternity
• 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Access to an independent financial advisor year round
• Training & development opportunities

About The Role

We are seeking a talented and passionate Engineering Graduate to join our expanding Air Vehicle Design Engineer function. In this role you will report to one of our Air Vehicle Engineering Team Leads and will play a key part within all Design Engineering activities, working as part of a team of cross‑functional engineers. As part of the role you will interface with and support production, flight test, avionic systems and software specialists, programme management and customer representatives. You will support the wider team as well as having the autonomy to work alone. You will be provided with in‑house training and on the job training & development.

Responsibilities

• Assist those within your project team with UAV design and customisation projects, managing own output and working with other team members to ensure necessary tasks are completed in required timeframes.
• Complete tasks related to the design and development of UAVs; detailed design covering structure, electrical wiring, powerplant and vehicle systems.
• Support in the design for manufacture process including shop support and design amendments.
• Ensure design solutions meet requirements and timescales.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues ensuring difficulties are identified and resolved quickly.
• Prepare for and execute sub‑system level testing.
• Prepare for and support vehicle level testing.
• Resolve resulting issues quickly and effectively.
• Deploy configuration control and documentation appropriate to customer needs.

Health and Safety

• Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner.
• Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.
• When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications About You

An upper second-class (2:1) or above BSc or Master Honours degree in an Engineering or Science subject.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Understanding and ideally experience in 3D CAD using SolidWorks or a comparable software package.
• Strong understanding of design for manufacture processes.
• Report writing and information dissemination/presentation.

Desirable

• Design or systems engineering experience, preferably in an aerospace context.
• Experience with rapid prototyping tools such as 3D printing, laser cutting and CNC milling.
• Experience with configuration management and document management tools and their application in an engineering context.
• Experience designing and integrating aircraft systems.
• Experience using aerodynamic tools to evaluate.
• Requirements verification and validation experience.

Personal Attributes

• Must be a British Citizen or must have an existing right to work in the UK.
• Ability to live near and work in Salisbury, Wiltshire UK.
• UK driving licence and ability to commit to occasional national travel.
• Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK.

Callen‑Lenz is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment. Callen‑Lenz is a security and export control restricted employer. Many roles at Callen‑Lenz are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.