Mechanical Design Engineer Consultant

Role:               Mechanical Design Engineer Consultant

Contract:        Permanent

Salary:            Competitive Excellent Benefits package

Location:        Cambridge

Breakthrough technology is vital for strengthening the UKs Defence and Homeland Security. As a Mechanical Engineer at Awerian you will be at the forefront of this innovation race to defend and protect the UK from the latest technological and cyber threats. 

Your work will have a realworld impact. You will get to explore pioneering concepts by collaborating with elite multidisciplinary teams of highly educated and skilled scientists engineers and designers. Youll see ideas become a reality as you create impactful solutions through Awerians rapid approach to design and implementation. Its a fantastically challenging varied and agile role.

As a Mechanical Engineer you will get to tackle diverse realworld challenges from the ground up. Typically this will involve going through the whole product life cycle you will capture requirements design develop document test and deliver through to production. Awerians wide variety of intriguing projects from proofofconcept through to working prototypes provide both intellectual and practical challenges.

Your work will involve creating and evolving a wide range of designs which may include products assembly jigs test equipment and instrumentation. There will also be opportunities to present proposed solutions through sketches animations and renderings as part of the build testing and troubleshooting process.

Requirements

You will have a track record of academic excellence hold a relevant degree and have proven technical capabilities with notable experience in a number of the following areas:

• Experience with a CAD package preferably Solidworks or other packages such as Catia Creo or AutoCAD
• Experience in CAD design manufacturing design for manufacture welding and fabrication design.
• Thermal simulation or thermal modeling experience
• Experience using or basic understanding of PDM (product data manager).

Desirable Requirements:

• Design for integration with electronics/PCBs
• Liaison with supply chains to jointly solve technical problems
• Ruggedised design for challenging environments
• Miniaturised design for small form factors
• Active/passive cooling design
• Additive manufacture
• Expertise in use of hand tools mechanical build etc

Why Awerian

Awerian are a defence and security technology consultancy comprised of 35 scientists and engineers. You will work at our smart and wellequipped offices and laboratories based just outside of Cambridge. Immediately you will be encouraged to share and implement your ideas theres no newbie status and youll benefit from our culture of freedom.

TTP Group is an employeeowned trust. With little hierarchy there are no corporate hoops to jump through. This along with our flat structure encourages mutual support teamwork and innovation. It also creates unique opportunities to develop skills in project leadership and client management to keep your professional development on track. 

Awerian are continuing their rapid growth plan making this a great time to join our multidisciplinary team.  You will be part of building on our successful track record and develop your career at the cutting edge of technology. You will be supported by our team of experts. Were a business of individuals however our curiosity brings us together and it drives what we do. Whether youre leading a project or part of a team the whole structure of Awerian is designed to help you connect thrive and feel included.

Additional Information :

The Company and Benefits:

Awerian are a defence and security technology consultancy comprised of 45 scientists and engineers. We are part of TTP Group an employeeowned trust with attractive employee benefits including:

• Employer pension contribution of 10 of salary 3 personal contribution
• Private medical insurance for you and your family and Life insurance
• 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• Electric Vehicle leasing & Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to TTP Group social and sport clubs and an onsite gym
• Discounts and memberships to local sports facilities and the theatre

You will need to be eligible for UK security clearance.

Please note this role is not eligible for UKVI sponsorship visa scheme

We review CVs on an ongoing basis and will arrange interviews promptly upon receiving suitable applications.

Our business revolves around collaborating with one another to tackle genuinely hard problems. Equality and diversity in the workplace are some of the most challenging problems facing society.  We continuously strive to do better and we fundamentally believe in the power and importance of diversity both for our community and for the overall success of our business. 

We therefore encourage applications from all individuals. Whatever your background whatever your identity: we would love to hear from you.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime