Senior Project Engineer – MechanicalMarlow, Buckinghamshire Aerospace and Defence Up to £65,000 DOEAn opportunity to lead the delivery of complex engineering projects within a high-performance aerospace environment. This role offers a

70% focus on project engineering

and

30% hands-on mechanical design , supporting the development of cutting-edge mechanical products for military and civil aviation platforms.As part of a collaborative and technically driven team, you''ll oversee full-lifecycle projects, from requirements capture through to production, ensuring technical quality, schedule adherence, and stakeholder alignment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead multidisciplinary aerospace engineering projects, managing scope, risk, budgets, and schedules when required.Act as technical lead across development programmes and customer-facing bids.Coordinate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and clients to ensure aligned delivery.Apply mechanical engineering expertise to support design, prototyping, and validation activities.Generate and review technical documentation and drawings in line with BS8888.Utilise 3D CAD (e.g. SolidWorks), FEA, and CFD tools to support engineering decisions.Contribute to continuous improvement of tools, processes, and legacy product performance.Your ProfileBackground in

mechanical or aerospace engineering , with proven project leadership experience.Strong knowledge of aerospace product development, systems engineering, and industry standards.Proficient in SolidWorks or similar CAD packages; experience with FEA/CFD tools.Familiarity with BS8888, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.Comfortable managing technical risk, budgets, and timelines across concurrent projects.Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.Why Apply?Working on mission-critical technology with real-world impact.Take ownership of full-lifecycle projects, from concept to delivery.Join a supportive, engineering-led team focused on quality, autonomy, and continuous improvement.Career development opportunities across both technical and leadership pathways.Please note this is an ITAR restricted business.If this role is of interest, please ‘APPLY NOW’ or reach out to Ellie Gibson at Orion Electrotech.INDKA

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