Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

MBDA
📍 Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 18, 2026

Job Description

Mechanical Engineering is excited to offer multiple opportunities for experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineers, with roles available across all areas of the Product Life Cycle, from mechanical future concepts and detailed design through qualification, production, and in-service support. In these roles of responsibility, you will lead the development of mechanical solutions for a wide variety of complex weapons and weapon systems, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.

You will be expected to provide technical leadership, drive design maturity, and act as a key interface with internal and external stakeholders.

Note: This role may involve UK travel and occasional European travel.

Salary: Circa £50,000+ depending on experience

Location: Stevenage (relocation package may be available)

Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: An average of 2–3 days per week on-site dependent on work classifica...

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Job Details

  • Location Stevenage, Hertfordshire
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category architecture-and-engineering
  • Posted Date June 18, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 28, 2026