Senior Mechanical Engineer I

CesiumAstro; München; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CesiumAstro in Munich is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer I to lead mechanical design of phased array antennas, subsystems and interfaces through the full development lifecycle.

You will apply hands-on CAD/FEA, thermal architecture and qualification testing, working in a fast-paced, startup environment. Strong communication and collaboration are essential for customer reviews and cross-team tasks.

Qualifikationen

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years in space antenna/mechanical engineering, incl. packaging, thermal, vibration.
• Experience in architectural trade studies with cost/physical analysis.
• Proficient with CAD/FEA tools (Ansys, SolidWorks, Thermal Desktop).
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC mitigation.

Aufgaben

• Lead mechanical design from concept to flight.
• Perform architectural trades and analyses.
• Prepare design review materials for customers and execs.
• Support proposals and in-orbit maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Kenntnisse

Space mech design

Mechanical analysis

FEA CAD tools

CAD modeling

Documentation

Communication skills

Ausbildung

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Ansys Mechanical

SolidWorks Simulation

Thermal Desktop

CNC manufacturing

GD&T

Jobbeschreibung

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands‑on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward‑thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Senior Mechanical Engineer I to our Mechanical Engineering team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing space hardware for leading‑edge communications satellites, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will be responsible for mechanical design aspects of Cesium phased array antennas, subsystems, and interfaces through all phases of the development process. The ideal candidate will be versatile and proficient in mechanical analysis, electronics packaging, computer-aided design (CAD), mechanical interfaces, thermal architecture, spacecraft propulsion, deployable and actuated structures, and environmental qualification of spacecraft antennas and payloads. You will be responsible for mechanical designs from concept through space flight including requirements definition, architecture trades and block diagrams, analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and in‑orbit support. The successful candidate will also present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal‑writing efforts. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Job Requirements And Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or institution
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in space antenna and payload mechanical engineering to include electronics packaging, thermal, shock, vibration, stress dynamics, and cost. A Master's degree may count as two years of experience.
• Experience in conducting architectural trade studies including parametric and first‑order cost and physical analysis
• Experience with professional mechanical and FEA CAD tools, such as Ansys Mechanical, SolidWorks Simulation, and Thermal Desktop
• Experience with CNC manufacturing and GD&T
• Experience with advanced aerospace manufacturing and materials including sandwich panels and carbon composites, OR experience with high‑reliability deployment mechanisms for space applications (including deployment, HDRMs, power delivery, etc.).
• Proficiency in detailed mechanical design (3D CAD, drawings, etc.)
• Experience designing and manufacturing mechanisms and mechanical actuators
• Experience with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
• Familiarity with satellite thermal architectures including heat pipes, phase change materials, contact resistance, and surface finishes as well as fundamental understandings of orbital thermal control in a LEO environment.
• Familiarity with launch and LEO environments (thermal, shock, vibe, radiation, etc)
• Familiarity with design for test, manufacturability, assembly, and reliability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Python, C++, or other programming languages
• Experience with large, deployable antenna arrays which drive your vision for the next generation of on‑orbit communications and sensor arrays.
• Robotics and control systems experience
• PCBA experience.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Please be aware that many roles will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including new starter’s nationality, any previous or dual nationalities held, place of birth and country of residence may limit those roles that you can perform for the organization. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.