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CAD Design Engineer

Vacancy Reference: 2023/CLA-207

Position: Full-time

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Salary Range: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on relevant experience

At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in manned and unmanned aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands; technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK.

Our Values

• Teamwork
• Commitment
• Initiative
• Creativity
• Agility
• Integrity
• Enjoyment

Why Work for Us

Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
• Pension Scheme via Royal London
• Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Private Health Insurance via Vitality
• Private Dental via Bupa
• Enhanced Maternity and paternity
• 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
• Access to an independent financial advisor year round
• Training & development opportunities

About the Role

As a CAD Design Engineer, you will report into the Air Vehicle Design Manager and work within a multi-disciplined team. You will deliver air vehicle and associated systems engineering outputs as part of the wider team. This will involve all aspects of design, development and test engineering associated with designing, producing, customising, documenting and supporting Callen Lenz UAV platforms.

We are rapidly expanding to meet buoyant customer demand for;

• cutting edge prototype development,
• design maturation to support series production
• bespoke payloads in production platforms for demanding customers to tight timescales.

Occasional home working is available on a flexible basis.

Responsibilities Include:

• Create design solutions for UAV design, product maturation and customisation projects, managing own output and working with other team members to ensure necessary tasks are completed in required timeframes.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues ensuring difficulties are identified and resolved quickly.
• Translate requirements, developing solutions that meet internal and external customer needs.
• Complete detailed design tasks related to the design and development of UAVs; mechanisms, structure, electrical wiring, powerplant and vehicle systems.
• Design for manufacture including shop support and design amendments.
• Ensure design solutions meet requirements and timescales.
• Preparation of engineering drawings to support external component manufacture.
• Prepare for and execute sub-system level testing. Prepare for and support vehicle level including flight testing. Resolve resulting issues quickly and effectively.
• Preparation of formal documentation recording the results and conclusions of test activities.
• Deploy configuration control and documentation appropriate to customer needs.
• Support major technical design reviews and compliance verification activities.
• Advise and assist in the implementation of maturing company processes.
• Perform other related duties as required.

About You

QUALIFICATIONS

HND/HNC in an Engineering or Science subject or equivalent relevant experience.

SKILLS

Essential

• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Proficient in 3D CAD using SolidWorks or a comparable software package.
• Demonstrable experience of design for manufacture.
• Report writing and information dissemination/presentation.

Desirable

• Systems engineering lifecycle experience, preferably in an aerospace context.
• Experience with rapid prototyping tools such as 3D printing, laser cutting and CNC milling.
• Experience with composite material lay-up and design for manufacture.
• Experience designing light weight, small scale, reliable mechanical mechanisms.
• Demonstrable problem solving ability in an engineering environment to tight timescales.
• Experience with configuration management and document management tools and their application in an engineering context.
• Familiarity with related aerospace specifications including Mil-Stds and RTCA.
• Experience stressing standard aerospace materials including composites.
• Experience with electrical installation design including environmental considerations.
• Experience designing and integrating aircraft systems including powerplants.
• Experience using aerodynamic tools to evaluate properties and make appropriate design decisions.
• Requirements verification and validation experience in an aerospace context.
• Experience interfacing with customers and suppliers on a technical basis.

Personal

• Must be a British Citizen or must have an existing right to work in the UK and have been a UK resident for 5 years
• Ability to live near and work in Salisbury, Wiltshire UK
• Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel
• Ability to hold security clearance
• Enthusiasm for their work and self-motivated
• Confident and supportive team player

Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.