Aerospace Engineer (Hardware Focused)
HavantOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
An aerospace engineer designing, prototyping, testing, and deploying mechanical and electronic hardware for next-generation aerospace systems, from initial sketches to flight trials.
About this role
At LiveLink Aerospace, we are disrupting the status quo. We design, build, and deploy next-generation aerospace technologies at pace. We don’t believe in bureaucratic silos; we believe in agile engineering, rapid prototyping, and getting high-performance hardware into the air. If you want to own your designs from the initial sketch to the physical flight test, this is where you belong.
We are looking for a skilled, versatile Aerospace Engineer with a strong foundation in mechanical and/or electronic hardware. Based full-time in our Havant facility, you will be the driving force behind bringing our physical systems to life.
This role is inherently dynamic, requiring a balance between precision engineering at a desk and hands-on execution in the workshop or field. You won't just be pushing pixels on a CAD screen—you will be fabricating, testing, iterating, and deploying complex aerospace hardware.
Your week-to-week will look like a mix of:
Your week-to-week will look like a mix of:
- Design & Iteration: Developing structural components, enclosures, or electronic layouts.
- Prototyping & Production: Utilising workshop machinery, 3D printers, and soldering stations to build physical prototypes and production-ready units.
- Environmental & Rig Testing: Putting hardware through its paces against vibration, thermal stress, and impact.
- Flight Operations: Heading out into the field to install, troubleshoot, and evaluate your hardware during live flight trials.
Key Responsibilities
- Hardware Development: Lead the mechanical and structural design of aerospace components, ensuring they meet strict weight, aerodynamic, and environmental constraints.
- Prototyping & Assembly: Actively participate in the physical build process, including mechanical assembly, PCB integration, and wiring harnesses.
- Testing & Validation: Design and execute rigorous physical test plans (thermal, structural, and vibration) to validate hardware before flight.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with software and systems teams to seamlessly integrate hardware components with onboard electronics and firmware.
- Supply Chain & Production Support: Assist in sourcing materials, components, and manufacturing processes to ensure smooth transitions from prototype to production.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related STEM discipline.
- Proven CAD Experience: Strong proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or Inventor) and creating manufacturing drawings.
- Hands-on Workshop Skills: Practical experience using workshop tools, fabricating prototypes, and a solid understanding of electronics/soldering.
- Testing Mindset: Experience setting up test rigs, collecting physical data, and diagnosing hardware failures.
- Adaptability: A thrives-under-pressure mindset, comfortable shifting gears between high-level design and dirty-hands building.
Bonus Points For:
- Experience with lightweight composite materials or CNC machining.
- Familiarity with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad) and electronic troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of aerospace standards, environmental sealing (IP ratings), or vibration isolation.
Skills
3D PrintingCAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor)CNC MachiningComposite MaterialsEnvironmental TestingPCB Design (Altium, KiCad)Soldering质量Test RigsThermal TestingVibration Testing
