Senior Design Engineer
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a specialist team delivering world-class landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft. You will play a key role across the full product life cycle, from early concept development through to detail design and in-service support, working to demanding customer and industry standards in a highly collaborative engineering environment.
Contract Details
Location - Cheltenham, UK
Duration - 12 months
Working Pattern - Hybrid - 3 days from home / 2 days in office
Engagement Type - Inside IR35
What You'll Be Doing
*Lead and support concept-to-detail design activities across the full life cycle of landing gear programmes, ensuring technical integrity at every stage.
*Manage and support all aspects of product configuration, maintaining accurate and controlled documentation throughout.
*Apply current design technology, including CATIA V5 3D modelling, 2D draughting, CAD tools and data management systems to produce efficient, high-quality designs.
*Design and detail landing gear components to meet exacting customer requirements and applicable industry standards for civil and military aviation.
*Prepare and deliver clear technical presentations directly to customers, communicating design intent, trade-offs and solutions confidently.
*Collaborate closely with chief engineers, programme managers, manufacturing teams and colleagues across multiple sites to deliver integrated, programme-aligned solutions.
*Work hand-in-hand with manufacturing to identify and reduce non-conformances, driving continuous improvement in product quality.
What We're Looking For
*Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace, or equivalent).
*Good knowledge of design and manufacturing processes, ideally within the aerospace sector - Landing Gear knowledge strongly preferred
*Proficiency in both traditional and computer-based design and analysis methods.
*Experience with CAD, CATIA V5 strongly preferred
*Understanding of configuration management principles and practices.
*Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences.
*General computer literacy including Microsoft Office suite.
If this role sounds like a good fit and you'd like to find out more, get in touch with Jamie Birch at the Shorterm Group