Bristol

Design Engineer Contract

Posted on Monday, 21st September 2026

Aerospace and Aviation
Bristol
£50 - 52 per hour + OUTSIDE IR35
Contract

Design Engineer

6 Month (Initial contract)

Hybrid/Bristol

£50-52 per hour (OUTSIDE IR35)

An EVTOL company in Bristol is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of high-performance, safety-critical lithium-ion battery systems for electric aviation.

What they’re looking for

  • Strong technical expertise in lithium-ion batteries, ideally from automotive, aerospace or another technically complex industry.
  • Excellent systems engineering knowledge and experience working across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Proven ability to own engineering work packages, proactively manage interfaces and drive technical delivery.
  • Strong experience with CATIA and/or 3DEXPERIENCE.
  • Technical leadership experience; people leadership would be advantageous.
  • Expertise in one or more of the following:
    • Composite design
    • Liquid cooling system design
    • Injection moulding
    • Thermal runaway / battery fire protection

We are looking for someone who combines deep technical knowledge with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach, and who can work effectively across a fast-paced, multidisciplinary aerospace environment.

If this role is of interest, apply to the link for consideration! 

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