Junior Mechanical Engineer
1 month ago
Company Description
Qdot is a spin-out from the University of Oxford with the vision of enabling clean flight. We are developing next-generation hybrid-electric propulsion technology for both UAVs and manned aviation applications. The successful candidate will work across several projects contributing electrical system design, development, and prototyping expertise. They will work alongside senior engineers from a range of disciplines to help deliver on the company’s vision. The successful candidate must be a self-starter and will be encouraged to take an active role in problem-solving and innovating.
Job SummaryThe successful candidate will contribute to the mechanical design, development, integration, and testing of powertrain components and sub-systems. They will be trained to work safely with high voltage (60-1000VDC) electrical systems and hydrogen storage.
Your Responsibilities- Collaborate with colleagues to capture mechanical system requirements and integration requirements for other systems, including aerothermal and electrical integration.
- Perform analytical and numerical modeling of mechanical systems and components.
- Apply relevant design standards to mechanical design.
- Contribute to the design of test facilities to validate mechanical performance of components/systems.
- Support senior staff in the design of safe and reliable mechanical systems.
- Support hardware selection and procurement process.
- Support mechanical system assembly and integration into powertrain/aircraft.
- Support testing and evaluation of mechanical hardware.
- Document and report progress to line manager.
- Identify innovation opportunities and protect intellectual property.
Essential
- University degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
- Experience with CAD software and producing technical drawings.
- Experience using FEA software to perform mechanical and thermal modeling e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL.
- Strong understanding of principles of fluid dynamics and heat transfer.
- Good English communication skills. Happy to apply these in presenting work to fellow employees and external partners; including writing reports and presentations.
- Able to plan and manage own time.
- Experience with mechanical prototyping and assembly, e.g., operation of a pillar drill, 3D printers.
- Able to operate under time pressure in a team environment.
Desirable
- Knowledge of aerospace design standards.
- 1+ years’ experience in mechanical design.
- Experience with experiment control software, e.g., LabView, MATLAB Simulink.
- Experience with Python, MATLAB or similar.
- Experience running experimental facilities.
- Working towards, or achieved, chartered status.
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