Lead Mechanical Engineer, Ultra-Light Solar Arrays

iO Associates; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Our Client is a space-focused company seeking a Senior Solar Array Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design of ultra-light deployable solar arrays for future missions. You will steer subsystems from concept to flight and work with a team of experienced aerospace professionals.

The role requires deep knowledge of lightweight structures, deployment mechanisms, and photovoltaic integration, with CAD (CATIA/Siemens NX) and FEA proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' practical experience in spacecraft or launch vehicle mechanical design.
• Experience with solar array or deployable panel structures.
• Proven track record from concept to deployment in orbit or at launch site.
• Autonomy in delivering reliable, lightweight systems for harsh environments.

Responsabilités

• Lead mechanical design, development, and qualification of deployable solar arrays.
• Perform design trade-offs covering structural, thermal, and deployment aspects.
• Hands-on with hardware prototype assembly, testing, and integration.
• Develop verification, validation, and integration strategies for spaceflight.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to meet mass and volume constraints.
• Document design processes and testing per aerospace standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Connaissances

Solar array design

Aerospace experience

Mechanical design

Leadership

Mentoring

Deployment mechanisms

Prototyping

Thermal analysis

Strong communication

Autonomy

Outils

CATIA

Siemens NX

FEA tools

Description du poste

Our Client is a space-focused company seeking a Senior Solar Array Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design of ultra-light deployable solar arrays for future missions. You will steer subsystems from concept to flight and work with a team of experienced aerospace professionals.

The role requires deep knowledge of lightweight structures, deployment mechanisms, and photovoltaic integration, with CAD (CATIA/Siemens NX) and FEA proficiency.