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The role plays a key part in defining the aircraft’s Outer Mold Line (OML) and wetted surfaces, ensuring geometric integrity, consistency, and usability of design data from the earliest stages of development.\nOperating at the interface between conceptual design and engineering realisation, this position supports rapid iteration of aircraft configurations in close collaboration with aerodynamics and aircraft design leadership. Over time, the role offers the opportunity to contribute to the establishment of a structured CAD capability, including the development of modelling standards, best practices, and team growth.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop and maintain high-quality CAD models of aircraft concepts\nSupport the definition and refinement of the aircraft Outer Mold Line (OML) and overall wetted surfaces\nGenerate clean, watertight surface models from early-stage concepts and engineering input\nCollaborate closely with aerodynamics and aircraft design leadership to iterate and optimize geometry\nEnsure geometric consistency and robustness of CAD data for downstream use\nContribute to the evolution of internal CAD best practices and modelling standards\nSupport the transition from conceptual design into more mature design phases\nYou will be working closely with the Aerodynamics Team, Aircraft Architect, Structural Design Lead and Cross-functional engineering teams\nOwnership of assigned CAD models and geometric definitions\nResponsibility for delivering high-quality, usable design data to the engineering team\nOpportunity to expand scope over time, including:Defining CAD and design best practices\nSupporting the build-up of a CAD capability\nPotentially contributing to or leading a future CAD/design team\n\nRequirements\nStrong hands-on experience with CAD tools\nProven ability to create high-quality, watertight surface models from scratch\nSolid understanding of geometric modelling principles and surface construction\nAbility to work independently, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset\nGood engineering judgement and attention to detail\nDegree (BSc/MSc) in Engineering is preferred but not mandatory\nPreferred Qualifications/Experience\nBackground in aerospace engineering (strongly preferred); automotive experience also considered\nExperience with primary structure design, particularly in composite structures\nBroader mechanical engineering background beyond pure CAD operation\nExposure to early-stage aircraft or complex product development programs\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive compensation and stock options\nPrivate Medical & Dental\nCycle to work scheme\nLunchtime catering on site\nAbout Us\nThe mission of Cambridge Aerospace is to eliminate the risk of existential war in Europe. That risk comes from the air: low-cost drones and cruise missiles now manufactured in colossal volumes by our adversaries, ballistic missiles capable of ending the world as we know it, and a new generation of hypersonic weapons that evade every existing defence.\nWe are building low-cost interceptors that defeat these threats, and the surveillance systems needed to detect and target them, at a cost taxpayers can afford, at the pace the threat demands and with sovereign supply chains that assure delivery.\nWe have immense backing from some of the world’s leading venture funds. We are one of the fastest-growing defence technology companies in history, and we are hiring talented people who want to develop their skills while contributing to an important mission.\nIf you are ambitious, eager to learn, willing to work hard and excited by the opportunity to build technology that addresses one of the defining challenges of our time, now is the time to join us.\nOur Commitment to Inclusion\nWe are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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