World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit 3x Mechanical Systems Engineers / Architects on an initial 12 month contract. The role will be hybrid of being split between working from home and onsite. This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Architect or has experience of Mechanical Systems Architecture. A defence / aerospace background is ideal but not essential. DOORS experiencewould be great.A background or knowledge of Systems Engineering and Supplier Management would be beneficial.Contract Duration:12Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.Hourly Rate:£65.00phMechanical Systems Engineer / Architect Job Description:We have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Architect to join the team. This exciting role is to gather and manage the missile mechanical architecture requirements to achieve missile performance, on time and on cost and overall layout vs compliance. This involves providing justification of the design and co-ordinate the verification evidence of missile performance to support certification.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: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 mechanical design, including: Static & Dynamic Analysis, Design for Environment Thermal ManagementGood understanding of broader engineering disciplines, including:AerodynamicsTestabilityProductionExperience 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 EuropeDOORS experience wouldbe greatJBRP1_UKTJ