1 of 1 Contract Design Engineer Jobs in Glasgow

Mechanical Design & Test Engineer Space Sector Our client, a leading organisation within the UK space industry, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design & Test Engineer to play a key role in advancing their launch capability development, on a full-time contract basis. You ll contribute to an exciting range of technologies and development activities, including: Composites fabrication … and facility commissioning Product development across multiple subsystems Integration, verification, and system-level testing Key Responsibilities Produce detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks, Autodesk) Lead internal design reviews and support technical discussions with suppliers and clients Collaborate with electronics engineers on subsystem integration including PCBs, sensors, and communications hardware Develop mechanical solutions across structures, propulsion, thermal … management, and safety-critical systems Apply Design-for-Excellence (DfX) principles to improve manufacturability and serviceability Create and execute comprehensive test plans, including shock, vibration, thermal cycling, and IP compliance testing Analyse test data, drive design improvements, and contribute to prototype assembly and validation Communicate technical information clearly within a multi-disciplinary engineering team Essential Skills & Experience Degree More ❯