Mechanical Engineer - Hydraulics

As a Mechanical Engineer - Hydraulics, you will join our Bristol team to support our activities within the aerospace engineering sector. You will support the development, analysis, and validation of hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems used in aerospace applications. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for analysing system performance, supporting testing activities, and investigating technical issues related to hydraulic components and assemblies. - Location: Kent (Gillingham) - On Site: Hybrid (3 days per week on site) - Clearance: BPSS required - Experience Level: Junior to Mid - Level (2-5 years of experience) Key Responsibilities: - Support the development and analysis of hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems - Evaluate the performance of solenoid valves and hydraulic components - Process, analyse, and interpret test data to support engineering investigations - Develop engineering calculations and analytical models using MATLAB and Mathcad - Support laboratory and system-level testing activities - Assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of hydraulic system issues - Produce technical reports and present findings to engineering stakeholders - Collaborate with design, systems, and test teams throughout the product development lifecycle Required Skills: - Strong understanding of solenoid valves and electro-hydraulic components - Mechanical engineering background with knowledge of hydraulic systems - Experience in engineering data processing and analysis - Proficiency in MATLAB and Mathcad - Ability to support testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation activities - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Good communication and technical reporting skills Required Qualifications: - A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience. - Experience working with hydraulic systems in an engineering environment - Understanding of engineering analysis and product validation methodologies Desirable Skills: - Experience within aerospace, defence, or other highly regulated industries - Knowledge of hydraulic actuation systems and control technologies - Experience interpreting test data and generating engineering recommendations - Familiarity with requirements verification and validation processes - Exposure to system modelling and simulation techniques