AS_Eng Engineering • Madrid HQ - Premios Nobel (Torrejón de Ardoz) •

Arquimea group; Torrejón de Ardoz; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology company in Spain seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the technical development cycle of mechanical structures for satellites. This pivotal role includes defining strategies, coordinating designs, and maintaining documentation, contributing to innovative projects in the aerospace sector. Candidates should have extensive experience in systems engineering, mechanical systems development, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Formación

• 10+ years experience in the aerospace industry required.
• Hands-on design experience with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks).
• Experience with Finite Element Method and analysis tools.

Responsabilidades

• Lead technical development of mechanical structures for satellites.
• Define technical strategies and maintain requirements documentation.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary technical development.

Conocimientos

Systems Engineering

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Educación

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

SolidWorks

Nastran

Patran

Descripción del empleo

ARQUIMEA , we are a technology company operating globally and providing innovative solutions and products in highly demanding sectors.

Our areas of activity are Aerospace, Defense & Security, Big Science, Biotechnology and Fintech.

In ARQUIMEA SPACE develops spaceflight parts and equipment for satellites and launchers . We specialize in thermal control systems, structural panels, optical payloads, avionics, release and deployment mechanisms, and rad-hard microelectronics. Together with our tech partners we provide high-throughput smallsats and their subsystems . Our brand-new factory in Madrid is suited to integrate satellites and constellations .

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with the mission to take responsibility for leading the technical development cycle of mechanical structure for satellites , including satellite constellations, covering all the product lifecycle from conception to serial production .

Tasks to be performed :

• Understand user / market needs and produce detailed technical specifications accordingly. Derivation to lower-level requirements and maintenance of requirements trees and related documentation.
• Technical leadership on mechanical structures development projects.
• Define technical development strategies , in close collaboration with Project Managers and the technical team.
• Define top level architectures and interfaces for the products under development.
• Coordinate the technical development with the specialists in different engineering areas and identify cross-area needs .
• Coordination of key technical designs and analyses .
• Define technical strategies and requirements focused on a design to build philosophy oriented to high production , assembly and testing ratios.
• Complete trade-offs and preliminary concept designs , feasibility analyses , identify critical areas and prepare plans for mitigation.
• Lead project technical design , analysis , production , verification and validation during the development.
• Authoring of clear and concise technical reports and processes, demonstrating a clear understanding of design, manufacturing and test.
• Support test campaigns and definition of early prototypes for validation (stress, thermal, radiation, electrical, manufacturing, test, etc.) according to space standards.
• Develop and maintain excellent customer working relationships .
• Communicate with stakeholders to identify potential needs and requirements.
• Assist in preparation of technical elements for bids and proposals .

Required skills, experience and candidate profile :

• Degree in engineering discipline ( Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial ...) with relevant experience in the Space industry.
• At least 10 years ’ proven experience working in the aerospace industry .
• Systems Engineering lifecycle knowledge and experience.
• Experience leading development plans for mechanical systems.
• Hands-on design experience of 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks) and other engineering tools.
• Hard experience of Finite Element Method . Experience with Nastran / Patran will be highly valued.
• Experience with different analyses tools , such as kinematic analyses tools, data analysis,… is desirable.
• Experience in verification and validation processes , including environmental and functional testing.
• Experience in MAIT campaigns at satellite or system level.
• Ability to work independently and lead a multi-disciplinary technical team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including presentation and communication .
• Fluency in English and Spanish .
• This role may involve some occasional travel.

The position is located in our Headquarters of Torrejón de Ardoz (Madrid).

The candidate must be eligible to work in the EU and must be able to travel to the US.

We're looking for curious, creative, tenacious and collaborative people , eager to do things and unafraid to tackle challenges in order to contribute to improving the society in which we live.

Think Big, Do the Job & Enjoy Life

At ARQUIMEA, we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected factors by law. All candidates will be considered equally based on their skills and experience.

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