Design Engineer, Graduate

The Curtiss-Wright's Sensors team are looking for a Graduate Design Engineer to join our team based in Christchurch, UK. Here you will be designing products and completing project work for flight critical Sensors and Controls for Commercial and Military Aircraft, this is your chance to join us as we grow.

The product range consists of solenoids, valves, linear and rotary sensors for aerospace.

This is an entry level role for an enthusiastic graduate engineer with a mechanical bias who is keen to pursue a career in aerospace.

Location: Christchurch, UK

We Take Care of Our People

Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits  I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge:

• 3D design of using SolidWorks

• Generation of manufacturing drawings

• Tooling and fixture design to support production and qualification testing.

• Changes to engineering drawings via the ECO system in PDM

• Provide analysis using FEA, tolerance stack ups and hand calculations.

• Creation of reports, presentations and test documentation

Your Expertise:

• Degree educated with a minimum of a 2:1 in mechanical or aerospace engineering

• Experience of FEA (thermal, CFD, structural, magnetic)

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as turning & milling

• Some basic knowledge of electronics

• Understanding of solenoids and transformers

• Competent using Excel, Powerpoint and Word

Who We Are:

With over 50 years of experience in aviation technology, Curtiss-Wright's Sensors Division is continuing the legacy of flight innovation, providing critical components on a variety of commercial, defense and industrial platforms. From solenoid valves and sensors to linear and rotary actuators, we work closely with systems integrators to deliver the most reliable products on the market. 

 Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

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