Why work for Martin-Baker A career in aerospace with a British engineering firm that is saving lives worldwide. When you work at Martin-Baker, you’re providing pilots with their last form of defence. What you’ll be doing Martin-Baker is the world’s leading manufacturer of ejection seats, helping to protect aircrew in the world’s most advanced military aircraft. Our mission is simple - to save aircrew lives. Join us on this missionin our Mechanical Engineering Department. We’re looking for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, to lead and mentor, manage, and motivate a team or teams of mechanical design engineers and draughtspeople. You’ll be working on designing ejection seats and their related components and supporting equipment, to fit various military aircraft. This will include carrying out performance and structural calculations, producing 3D models and supporting documentation as part of development and sustainment projects, as well as mentoring the team. We would like to hear about your engineering experience and skills you have used to design products and projects you’ve been involved with. We are developing and delivering a product that is the last line of defence for pilots. The engineering you’ll be delivering to customers is world leading, and it saves lives. We want to learn from you. You’ll help us listen to customers; you’ll help them understand how they can best deploy our product, and you’ll be an expert voice who represents our business. We’re a company that saves lives. Join us. Characteristics&Skills * Know how to listen and communicate effectively with others * Have an understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles * Be a methodical problem Solver * Committed to the highest standards * Have an eye for detail and getting things right first time * A passion for innovation, experimentation and design * Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker Values At Martin-Baker you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you’ll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience. Education&Qualifications * 2:1 or above in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Your benefits in detail * Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+) * 4x salary Life Assurance (18+) * Healthcare Plan– Including Discounted Gym Memberships. * 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays. * Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave. * Occupational Health team. * Cycle to work scheme (after a six-month probationary period) * Workplace Nursery Benefit We believe in equal opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work. All candidates will be treated equally and fairly, regardless of their background, or any characteristic protected by law. Candidates will be selected entirely on their skills and competencies and in alignment with each role’s specifications and / or requirements. All published adverts will be aligned with the Company’s Diversity and Inclusion commitment. For all successful candidates, Martin-Baker will undertake background security checks. As part of this,we will need to confirm your identity, employment history and address history to cover the past five years as well as your nationality, immigration status and criminal record. For positions that require Security Clearance, the successful candidate must hold or be willing to obtain security clearanceup to the relevant level for the