Senior Mechanical Engineer — Satellite Platforms & Payloads

Space Inventor

Aalborg

On-site

DKK 700,000 - 900,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Space Inventor, a leading satellite company, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical design for 60–600 kg satellite platforms carrying advanced payloads. You will lead design, analysis, and integration, ensuring alignment stability, stiffness, and space-grade quality across large platforms.

You will prototype, test, and qualify subsystems, collaborate with avionics, thermal, RF, and systems teams, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering required.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on space engineering experience.
Proven ability in designing mechanical structures or subsystems for spaceflight.
Strong CAD and mechanical analysis tool knowledge; clear documentation.
Experience leading and mentoring engineers; strong collaboration.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design, analysis, and development for satellite platforms 60–600 kg.
Design, prototype, test, and qualify complex mechanical subsystems and deployables.
Drive mechanical integration of optical and radar payloads with stability and stiffness goals.
Use CAD to design and optimize parts for space applications.
Perform thermal, vibrational, and structural simulations for durability.
Develop documentation: design reports, manufacturing plans, test procedures.
Collaborate with avionics, thermal, RF, and systems teams for integration.
Conduct rigorous testing and validation for space environments.
Mentor and guide other engineers; help establish design standards.