Senior Space Mechanism Engineer for Satellite Systems

Blackshark; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerospacelab in Toulouse is seeking a Mechanism Engineer to design and validate mechanisms for satellites, including pointing systems and deployable structures.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, contribute from concept trade-offs through validation, and ensure reliability across life-cycle stages. The role offers a challenging environment with hands-on testing and cross-team collaboration in a fast-paced spaceTech setting.

Qualifications

• MSc in Electro-Mechanical or Aerospace engineering, 5+ years' electro-mechanical experience
• Experience in mechanism design; space experience preferred
• Ability to lead design completion autonomously and collaborate cross-team
• Good communication skills and proactive problem solving
• Fluency in English and proficiency with mechanical/electronic CAD tools

Responsibilities

• Lead development of mechanism systems (pointing, deployable structures)
• Oversee specification, design, integration, testing and validation
• Collaborate with system engineering, project management, AIT, avionics
• Mentor junior engineers and drive designs to completion

Skills

Mechanism design

Cross-functional teamwork

Autonomy

English fluency

Communication skills

Education

MSc in Electro-Mechanical / Aerospace engineering

5+ years in electro-mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD software

Mechanical prototyping

Job description

Aerospacelab in Toulouse is seeking a Mechanism Engineer to design and validate mechanisms for satellites, including pointing systems and deployable structures.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, contribute from concept trade-offs through validation, and ensure reliability across life-cycle stages. The role offers a challenging environment with hands-on testing and cross-team collaboration in a fast-paced spaceTech setting.