Lead Antenna Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Job Description:

Lead Antenna Mechanical Engineer

Location - Stevenage, Hertfordshire

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within the UK and Europe

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

·  Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, pension enhancements up to 8%, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, share options, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

·  Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday

·  Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

·  Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted family health, dental insurance and eye tests, lunchtime yoga / meditation 

·  Family and Caregiving: Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?

The Antenna is an exciting and constantly evolving element right at the heart of satellite mission performance and is highly-valued by the end-customer. And its flawless operational performance goes unnoticed by the millions of domestic and commercial broadband TV and Internet users around the world.

The Antenna mechanical engineering group works side by side with RF experts, in a highly dynamic and exciting project environment, to provide mechanical solutions and structure designs for Antennas, providing the stability, alignment, and support needed throughout the satellite life for up to 20 years operation in space.

How you will contribute

·  Developing mechanical designs working closely with supporting functions on the details of the design
·  Working side-by-side with the RF products engineers to develop integrated RF / Mechanical design solutions
·  Providing mechanical design documents and presenting to the customer at design reviews along the life of the project
·  Development and qualification of new products, processes, and methods for building antennas faster, better and cheaper
·  Managing the mechanical design project team including schedule, budget, risk & opportunity, and resource, to ensure on-quality, on-time, on-cost delivery of the mechanical product.
·  Working closely with the Antenna project manager to ensure integration with the overall project plan

About you

·  A sound knowledge of the mechanical design principles of structures, ideally for space hardware / equipment
·  A strong understanding of the mechanical and thermal analysis techniques, ideally within a space environment however not crucial
·  Experience of supporting mechanical tests
·  Knowledge of engineering materials and typical manufacturing methods, capabilities and limitations

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. 

Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:
Permanent

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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Structure Design & Integration

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