Senior Composites Design Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Composites Design Engineer to support the development, qualification, and production of advanced composite structures within a challenging engineering environment. You will play a key role in designing innovative solutions while supporting testing, analysis, and product improvement activities. Location: Banbury On-site Requirement: 3 Days Per Week Seniority: 10+ Years Experience Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain BPSS clearance. Key Responsibilities - Develop composite component designs and detailed engineering models. - Generate qualification, verification, and test strategies for composite structures. - Support material selection, structural analysis, and design justification activities. - Review drawings, specifications, and technical requirements for compliance. - Lead development and qualification testing activities. - Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and programme teams throughout delivery. Qualifications - Significant experience designing composite structures and components. - Strong understanding of composite materials, manufacturing methods, and testing. - Experience supporting qualification and certification activities. Required Skills - Significant experience designing and developing composite structures within demanding engineering environments. - Strong understanding of composite materials, manufacturing processes, and structural performance considerations. - Ability to generate engineering analysis, design substantiation, and technical justification for composite components. - Experience planning, supporting, and assessing qualification or development testing activities. - Strong understanding of engineering drawings, technical specifications, and compliance requirements. Soft Skills & Collaboration - Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. - Highly motivated and capable of working independently while supporting wider project objectives. - Collaborative approach to working across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and programme teams. - Flexible and adaptable mindset within fast-paced development environments. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience. Desirable Skills - Experience using NX and Teamcenter within product development environments. - Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and engineering data interpretation. - Understanding of polymer matrix composites, including resin systems and fibre technologies. - Experience supporting composite qualification, certification, or production activities.