Research Assistant (Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer)

United Arab Emirates University; Al Ain; Presencial; AED 78.000 - 123.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

United Arab Emirates University is seeking a Research Assistant (Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer) to support a one-year CubeSat mission. The role involves thermal analysis, CAD modeling and drawings, structural analysis, and AIT of the satellite, collaborating with subsystem teams and students.

The candidate will ensure the spacecraft structure and mechanical interfaces are robust, manufacturable, documented, and ready for environmental testing and flight.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawings.
• Experience with thermal and structural/FEA analysis for aerospace or precision systems.
• Knowledge of materials, fasteners, tolerances and design for assembly.
• Lab or cleanroom experience with satellite assembly, integration and test.

Responsabilidades

• Support thermal analysis, CAD modeling, and drawings for CubeSat.
• Conduct structural/FEA analyses and verify mechanical interfaces.
• Contribute to AIT planning and execution with subsystem teams.
• Ensure manufacturability, documentation, and readiness for environmental tests.

Conocimientos

3D CAD modeling

engineering drawings

thermal analysis

structural/FEA analysis

materials & tolerances

assembly, integration & testing (AIT)

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Herramientas

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Descripción del empleo

• Research Assistant (Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer)

Research Assistant (Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer)

Job Description

We are seeking a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to support a one-year university CubeSat mission. The role covers thermal analysis, CAD modeling and drawings, structural analysis, and Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) of the satellite, in collaboration with subsystem teams and students. The engineer will ensure the spacecraft structure and mechanical interfaces are robust, manufacturable, documented, and ready for environmental testing and flight.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawings.
• Experience performing thermal and structural/finite-element analysis for aerospace or precision mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of materials, fasteners, tolerances, manufacturing processes, and design for assembly.
• Comfortable working in a lab or cleanroom and supporting hands-on satellite assembly, integration, and test.

Preferred Qualification

• CubeSat/spacecraft mechanical design or AIT experience (university or industry).
• Experience with thermal and structural analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with vibration, thermal-vacuum, and other spacecraft environmental tests.
• Experience preparing CAD models, drawings, interface documents, test procedures, and reports.
• Mentoring experience with student teams or junior engineers.