At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop cutting-edge composite structures for aerospace and defence.
- Company: Innovative engineering organisation with a focus on advanced technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, early finishes on Fridays, and generous pension contributions.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and employee wellbeing support.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and work on mission-critical projects that make a difference.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and experience in composite design.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 38000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Composites Design Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge technology within highly regulated engineering environments? We are supporting an innovative engineering organisation operating within the aerospace, defence and advanced technology sectors, seeking a talented engineer to join their growing mechanical design team.
This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging programmes, developing next-generation composite structures for mission-critical applications whilst collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the full product development lifecycle.
As a Composites Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development and certification of advanced composite and hybrid structures, ensuring solutions meet demanding customer, regulatory and performance requirements.
Responsibilities as a Composites Design Engineer will include:
- Designing aerospace composite and hybrid structures using 3D CAD software.
- Supporting products throughout the design, development and certification lifecycle.
- Working as part of an integrated project team to ensure customer requirements are achieved.
- Supporting technical reviews and design validation activities.
About You as a Composites Design Engineer:
- Degree or HND qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience designing fibre reinforced composite structures within aerospace, defence, automotive or similarly regulated industries.
- A strong understanding of composite design methodologies, materials and best practices.
- Experience working with aerospace design and certification processes.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD packages, ideally CATIA V5.
- Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills.
Competitive salary and benefits package. Early finish every Friday. Generous company pension contribution. Employee wellbeing support programme. Discounts across a wide range of retailers and services. Opportunity to work on highly innovative products within a collaborative engineering environment. Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants will be required to satisfy medical and security clearance requirements, including BPSS checks.
Graduate Composites Design Engineer in Hitchin employer: ReeVR Talent
Join a forward-thinking engineering organisation that champions innovation in the aerospace and defence sectors, offering a dynamic work culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. As a Graduate Composites Design Engineer, you will benefit from a competitive salary, generous pension contributions, and a supportive employee wellbeing programme, all while working on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology. With a commitment to long-term career development, this role provides an excellent opportunity for growth in a highly regulated and rewarding environment.
