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Mechanical Design Engineer
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Salary
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£46,800
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2122 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,800, and Skyfly Technologies Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2122 (Mechanical engineers) · 85% match
- Likely 2126 (Aerospace engineers, Aerospace aircraft design focus could place it in aerospace engineers)
- Possible 3120 (CAD, drawing and architectural technicians, Heavy CAD modelling and surfacing emphasis resembles design technician work)
Ask Skyfly Technologies Ltd what the duties are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2122 Mechanical engineers Most likely code | £33,400 | £37,400 | £42,100 | £46,800 |
2126 Aerospace engineers Also possible | £36,700 | £41,900 | £47,200 | £52,400 |
3120 CAD, drawing and architectural technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Company Description
Skyfly Technologies Ltd designs, builds, and sells electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for the general aviation and defense markets. The company focuses on innovative, sustainable air mobility solutions that push the boundaries of current aviation technology. Team members collaborate across disciplines to develop safe, efficient, and high-performance aircraft. Working at Skyfly Technologies Ltd offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects with real-world impact. The company values technical excellence, creativity, and a strong commitment to quality and safety.
Role Summary
The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design, integration, and packaging of structures, enclosures, and components across Skyfly Technologies' product range, spanning both defence and the AXE commercial aircraft programmes. The role holder will design robust, lightweight, and manufacturable mechanical solutions — including structural, aerodynamic, and enclosure surfaces — that meet demanding aerospace performance, safety, and certification requirements.
- This is a hands-on engineering role combining CAD design, surfacing, analysis, and prototyping with close collaboration across electrical, systems, and manufacturing teams. The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring Skyfly's aircraft systems are safe, efficient, and ready for both defence and commercial aviation applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design mechanical structures, enclosures, mounting systems, structural interfaces, and component assemblies used across UAV/drone and AXE commercial aircraft platforms
- Develop high-quality Class-A and aerodynamic surfacing for exterior panels, fairings, cowlings, and enclosures, balancing aesthetics, aerodynamics, and manufacturability
Skills & Competencies
- Strong mechanical design skills with proficiency in 3D CAD; strong hands-on experience in Siemens NX is essential, with SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent an advantage
- Demonstrable surfacing skills — confident creating and refining Class-A or aerodynamic freeform surfaces (e.g. NX Realize Shape or equivalent) for exterior and aesthetic components
- Practical understanding of structural and enclosure design, including component integration and packaging
- Working knowledge of FEA tools and their application to structural and thermal analysis
- Understanding of lightweight materials and manufacturing methods relevant to aerospace (composites, sheet metal, additive manufacturing)
Experience & Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
- Several years' experience in mechanical design engineering, ideally within aerospace, defence, or automotive sectors
- Demonstrable experience designing structural components, enclosures, or surfaced/aesthetic parts
- Experience taking designs from concept through prototype, test, and into production is a strong advantage
- Familiarity with aerospace or defence design and certification processes is desirable but not essential
- Security clearance (existing or willingness and eligibility to obtain, given exposure to defence programmes)
Reporting & Team Responsibilities
- Reports to the Engineering Lead / Head of Engineering
- Works closely with electrical, systems, and manufacturing engineering teams
- Collaborates across both the defence UAV/drone team and the AXE commercial aircraft programme
- Liaises with suppliers and manufacturing partners on design for manufacture and assembly
- Contributes to design reviews and technical governance across Skyfly's engineering programmes
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Skyfly Technologies Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Mechanical engineers (SOC 2122) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~66k in sample- Middle half £38,896–59,800
- Median £48,516
- Going rate £46,800
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–42,100
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Skyfly Technologies Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2122 going rate of £46,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.