Orbital Mechanical Design Engineer - Space Optics

Satlantis; Bilbao; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Flexible hours

Office perks: fruit, coffee

Discounts at campus facilities

International exposure

Job summary

Satlantis in Bilbao, Spain, is expanding its Mechanical Engineering team to design, prototype, and test high-precision optical payloads for Earth observation missions. You will work on full lifecycle satellite instruments from concept to testing, in an on-site role at our Astrabudua HQ, collaborating with engineers and technicians across disciplines.

This position emphasizes hands-on design, thermal and optical constraints, and close coordination with international stakeholders to deliver robust

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in aerospace or opto-mechanical systems.
• Experience with CAD tools and creating part/assembly drawings.
• Understanding tolerance analysis and manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical structures and components using CAD tools, considering thermal and optical constraints.
• Participate in mechanical and thermal testing in-house and at external facilities.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, optics, electronics, and project management teams.

Skills

CAD tools

SolidWorks

Aerospace

Op to-mechanics

Thermal analysis

Teamwork

English fluency

Education

BSc Mechanical Eng

Tools

FEM analysis

Job description

Satlantis in Bilbao, Spain, is expanding its Mechanical Engineering team to design, prototype, and test high-precision optical payloads for Earth observation missions. You will work on full lifecycle satellite instruments from concept to testing, in an on-site role at our Astrabudua HQ, collaborating with engineers and technicians across disciplines.

This position emphasizes hands-on design, thermal and optical constraints, and close coordination with international stakeholders to deliver robust