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Mechanical Design Engineer

MBDA UKWalkern, Hertfordshire

Salary
£35k – £50k
Posted
4 July 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

MBDA UK is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer in Walkern, a full-time engineering role. The advertised salary is £35k – £50k. MBDA UK holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Mechanical Engineering is excited to offer multiple opportunities for Mechanical Design Engineers to support the development of mechanical solutions across all stages of the Product Life Cycle, from early concept and detailed design through qualification, production, and in-service support. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will contribute to the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies for a range of complex weapons and weapon systems, while developing y…
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  • Employer: MBDA UK — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £35k – £50k
  • How this salary compares: about 6% above the £46,997 median across 454 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Walkern, Hertfordshire · Full-time
  • Similar roles nearby: 1 other live engineering role in Walkern browse them
  • Posted: 4 July 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
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Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.

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