Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer

High-Performance Defence & Autonomous Systems | £70k | North East England

A fast-growing, high-technology engineering business is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of advanced electro-optical and autonomous systems used in real-world defence and security environments.
This is a hands-on leadership role for a senior mechanical engineer who wants to build cutting-edge products that actually get deployed — not just designed.

You’ll take full ownership of complex products from concept to production, working alongside elite electronics and software teams to deliver systems that track, identify and counter airborne threats in real time.

Why this role stands out This isn’t consultancy or incremental engineering.
You’ll be designing mission-critical hardw...