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# Catia Design Engineer

- **Company:** Thales Group
- **Location:** Didcot, UK
- **Salary:** £66,643.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Kinematics, Microsoft PowerPoint, Subsystems, CATIA V5, Enovia
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5826131155

## About the Role

* Strong foundation in mechanical design and engineering principles.
 * Proficiency in CATIA V5 (V6 desirable) and PLM systems such as ENOVIA.
 * Experience with Design for Manufacture (DfM) and engineering change control.
 * Solid understanding of drawing standards (e.g. BS 8888) and GD&T.
 * Experience creating and managing BoMs.
 * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
 * Competence with tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable Experience:

 * Background in the space or aerospace sector.
 * Experience working in multidisciplinary project environments.
 * Exposure to customer and supplier interactions.
 * Familiarity with advanced CAD modules such as sheet metal, pipe routing, harnessing, composites, kinematics, or additive manufacturing design.

## Description

We are seeking a Design Engineer to support the development of mechanical and thermal solutions for space propulsion subsystems and equipment. This role involves full lifecycle ownership of design activities, from concept through to delivery, ensuring alignment with project timelines, cost constraints, and quality standards., * Develop mechanical designs for space systems, subsystems, and ground support equipment using CATIA V5/V6.

 * Create and maintain 3D models, 2D drawings, and interface definitions.
 * Manage product structures and configurations using PLM tools (ENOVIA preferred).
 * Support design reviews across project milestones (PDR, CDR, QR).
 * Conduct trade-off studies and contribute to integrated product design decisions.
 * Ensure designs meet manufacturing, assembly, and integration requirements.
 * Generate Bills of Materials (BoMs) and manage engineering change processes.
 * Coordinate interfaces across spacecraft systems and multidisciplinary teams.
 * Produce analysis input data and manufacturing/assembly documentation.
 * Review designs for accuracy, tolerancing, and completeness.
 * Monitor progress, workload, and deliverables for design work packages.
 * Engage with suppliers, customers, and partners to support design activities.


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