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Missile Mechanical Architect

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
10 hours ago
Salary
50.00 - 60.00 GBP Hourly
Recruiter
Meritus
Closes
01 Dec 2025
Course
No
Contract Type
Contract
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

MERITUS are recruiting for a Missile Mechanical Architect to join our client on an initial 6 month deal from their major site in Stevenage.

MISSILE MECHANICAL ARCHITECT - INSIDE IR35 - 60 PER HOUR - STEVENAGE - 6 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

The role is responsible for the delivery of the missile mechanical architecture requirements and typical responsibilities include:

Establishing the Missile Airframe Task Requirements Specification (TRS) to ensure a structured & coherent mechanical response to the overall Missile TRSManagement of the mechanical interface with the launcherManagement of Mechanical & Thermal Interfaces across the MissileDefining the optimum mechanical architecture for all variants of the missile, ensuring the mechanical architecture and interfaces meet requirementsImplementation of GMA Policies to ensure Modularity & Reuse objectives are achievedDevelopment of the overall proving logic for the validation of the AirframeEnsuring mechanical compliance to the Airframe TRS for missile certificate of designInterface with and manage customer expectations throughout the development processProducing Statements of Work and plans for activities within their sphere of responsibilityDirect technical supervision of engineers within their team and indirect management of engineers in the extended project teamControlling assigned budgets, managing personal workload and identifying any further resource needsSkillset/experience required:

Who and what we are looking for from you?

Educated to degree level with 10 years' experience or an equivalent qualification having obtained significant experience of mechanical engineeringAbility to technically manage internal & sub-contract activitiesStrong leadership skills, able to establish a clear engineering visionGood knowledge & experience of missile mechanical design, including: o Static & Dynamic Analysis o Design for Environment o Thermal ManagementGood understanding of broader engineering disciplines, including: o Aerodynamics o Testability o ProductionExperience developing proving logic and managing the generation of compliance evidence towards Certificates of DesignExperience across the full Product Life CycleAbility to influence senior managers and other stakeholdersStrong interpersonal and well developed communication skills (written & verbal)Willingness to travel within UK and Europe

Ad ID: 5417381703

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