Job Title: Composite Design Engineer Salary : Negotiable dependent upon experience bonus Location : Stevenage Aeropeople have partnered with an aerospace, defence and energy company who are now looking to hire a permanent Composite Design Engineer to be based at their site in Stevenage. Established more than 70 years ago, they employ more than 9,000 employees in 14 different countries. Working closely with their customers, they deliver technologically differentiated systems and products with high certification requirements in the aerospace, defence and selected energy markets. Through focusing on engineering and operational excellence, they build broad installed bases of equipment for which they provide support throughout their lifecycle. They are a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets. Reporting to the Mechanical Design Group Team Leader, the successful candidate will have an engineering background in the aerospace or automotive industry and would have been ideally involved in the design and certification of composite structures. Main Responsibilities: Design aerospace composite and hybrid structures using 3D CAD software. Produce detailed engineering drawings to define designs. Work as part of an integrated project team to ensure customers’ requirements are met. Create certification/qualification plans including QTPs and QTRs. Benefits: Negotiable basic salary dependent upon experience Annual Bonus Company pension scheme up to 10% 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (plus a buy/ sell scheme) Early finish on Fridays Life Assurance Cycle to Work Health Assessments/ Health Cash Plan Income Protection Employee assistance programme 24/7 Employee discounts About You: An education to degree / HND level in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Demonstration of competence in the design of fibre reinforced composite materials. Familiar with aerospace composite design methodologies and best practice. Proficient in the use of CAD systems, preferably CATIA V5. Good communication, report writing and presentation skills. Ability to work within a small team with a willingness to learn. You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years About Aeropeople: Whether you’re looking for your next job or searching out the next superstar to join your team… Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses. During registration, please let us know where you are currently located or which locations you would consider taking a position in, required salary and notice period. For the latest news, events and jobs please search ‘Aeropeople Ltd’ on LinkedIn and Facebook for our latest jobs