Mechanical Engineering Lead, Spacecraft Systems

Kreiosspace; Nigrán; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kreios Space in Porto do Molle (Nigrán) seeks a Mechanical Engineer Technical Lead to head the mechanical engineering department, ensuring quality, technical consistency, and on-time delivery of results for the IOD2 satellite platform (~500 kg).

The role blends technical judgment with collaborative leadership to empower the team and align interfaces with Systems, Electronics, Propulsion, and project management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in mechanical product development
• Proven leadership and people management
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces and delivering on milestones

Responsibilities

• Lead, organize, and develop the mechanical team.
• Define mechanical architecture, interfaces, and trade-offs.
• Ensure milestones, quality, traceability, and risk visibility.

Skills

Mechanical leadership

Team management

Mechanical design

Engineering analysis

Effective communication

English proficiency

Systems integration

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Finite Element Analysis

PLM/PDM systems

Job description

Kreios Space in Porto do Molle (Nigrán) seeks a Mechanical Engineer Technical Lead to head the mechanical engineering department, ensuring quality, technical consistency, and on-time delivery of results for the IOD2 satellite platform (~500 kg).

The role blends technical judgment with collaborative leadership to empower the team and align interfaces with Systems, Electronics, Propulsion, and project management.