Lead Mechanical Engineer

Copello

📍 Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom

Full-time architecture-and-engineering Posted June 11, 2026

Job Description

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location - Kent (Onsite)

Salary - c£65,000 + Benefits Package

Please note: Due to the nature of the work, this role requires eligibility for Security Clearance (SC) and can only consider Sole British Nationals.

Copello are working with a leading Defence organisation in Kent to recruit a Principal Mechanical Engineer. This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team supporting the design, development and ongoing support of complex, safety-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the development of innovative mechanical design solutions to meet customer and programme requirements

* Produce and review technical documentation, design data packs, calculations and engineering reports

* Act as a Design Authority, reviewing and approving engineering designs and technical datasets

* Provide technical leadership and guidance across multidisciplinary engineering teams

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