Principal Mechanical Engineer

  • Piper Maddox
  • Jan 05, 2026
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Job Description

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Electrified Personal Aircraft

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a pioneering company developing next-generation electrified personal aircraft. You ll play a key role in designing structural, flight-critical, and non-flight hardware contributing to the evolution of sustainable personal aviation.

Working in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment, you ll be involved across the full lifecycle: from concept development and detailed design, through to testing, validation, and production handover.

What you ll do:

  • Develop 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of components and assemblies
  • Perform stress analyses (FEA and hand calculations)
  • Support prototyping, testing, and manufacturing transfer
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams
  • Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and airworthiness guidelines

What we re looking for:

  • Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • 3+ years experience in aerospace, automotive, or high-performance mechanical design
  • Proficiency in CAD (Siemens NX preferred, or equivalent)
  • Knowledge of lightweight structures, composites, and integration
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

This is a chance to be part of a team shaping the future of flight. Apply here or get in contact to learn more.