Radar Mechanical Design Lead

Radar Mechanical Design Lead

Portsmouth or Isle of Wight

Hybrid working

We are delighted to be partnered with a defence & security organisation who are looking for a Mechanical Design Lead to join their growing team in Portsmouth or the Isle of Wight.

You will join a high performing engineering team working on complex technical programmes within Radar Technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out detailed mechanical design and analysis activities to support the development of a complex new product
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure mechanical solutions align with overall system requirements
• Act as the Mechanical Design Authority, providing expert-level input across the full product lifecycle
• Apply subject matter expertise in key mechanical areas such as thermal management, structural integrity, or material selection
• Ensure design compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and internal processes
• Support design reviews, technical assessments, and the implementation of design changes as needed

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrable subject matter expertise in at least one area of Mechanical Engineering (e.g. thermal systems, structures, CFD, FEA, or propulsion)
• Proven experience in complex mechanical design, including the design, build, integration, and testing of advanced mechanical systems or products
• Ability to collate, interpret and translate requirements into effective mechanical design solutions throughout the engineering lifecycle
• Familiarity with modelling and simulation tools used for mechanical analysis
• Comfortable working within engineering governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, processes, and best practices
• Ideally holds Chartered Engineer status or has equivalent experience and qualifications in a mechanical engineering discipline

Joining our client's team means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that values career development, technical excellence, and real-world impact. Our client is on a growth journey, offering rich opportunities for you to develop, lead, and innovate into the future. Apply now to shape the future of radar technology.