Mechanical Engineer - Space Propulsion

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the space industry is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in propulsion systems. The role involves supporting the development and qualification of propulsion products, requiring strong mechanical design skills and experience in the space sector. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years' experience and proficiency in CAD tools like CREO or SolidWorks. This position offers a competitive salary and a stimulating work environment.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Pension scheme matching contributions up to 5%

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in the space industry.
• Experience in mechanical design for space applications.
• Ability to work autonomously and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Support development and qualification of propulsion products.
• Work with project Systems Engineer for design alignment.
• Manage manufacturing supply chain and produce drawings.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Technical competencies

Documentation management

English proficiency

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

MS Word

MS Excel

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LMO

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

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Other

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23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

LMO is a company based in the UK and Luxembourg, developing innovative technologies for the future In-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing (IOSM) market. LMO is involved in the design, development, verification, build, test, and operation of its space-borne subsystems and collaborates with major research and industrial players in the fields of propulsion, GNC and Computer Vision technologies.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer will support the development and qualification of LMO’s propulsion products (subsystems and components such as propellant tanks and gimbal mechanisms) throughout their lifecycle, with a strong focus on design and testing. They will work with the project Systems Engineer to ensure alignment of the design with end-user requirement specifications, and will support all phases of the product including assembly, testing, integration, and reporting. Experience in the design, implementation, and testing of space mechanisms would be a bonus.

We are looking for a versatile engineer who understands how to approach engineering problems and can deliver solutions using first principles and excellent organization skills combined with strong technical competencies. We offer a stimulating multi-disciplinary environment and engaging projects to grow your career while contributing to the future of the space industry.

Experience & Qualifications Required

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the space industry working on relevant projects
• Experience in mechanical design of components and subsystems for space applications, including manufacturing and assembly, material selection, etc.
• Producing manufacturing drawings for suppliers and manufacturing/assembly instructions for in-house assembly.
• Managing the manufacturing supply chain, including an in-depth understanding of industry manufacturing processes.
• Experience in CAD, preferably in CREO or SolidWorks
• Ability to derive mechanical and thermal requirements and constraints
• Experience specifying mechanical tests (Vibration, shock) and thermal tests (TVAC, Thermal ambient, thermal balance, etc.) for characterisation, acceptance, and qualification of components for space missions.
• Experience implementing tests, including familiarity with test setup, data acquisition, post-processing, interpretation of data, and reporting results, both for mechanical and thermal tests.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a larger multi-disciplinary engineering team
• Ability to write and manage documentation (fluent in MS Word, MS Excel, etc.)
• English proficiency

Additional Skills and Experience

Candidates who demonstrate exposure to the following will be considered strongly:

• Knowledge of Propulsion Systems for Space Applications
• Knowledge of pressure vessel design
• Knowledge of mechanisms
• Experience with designing thermal control systems applied to space subsystems, trade-offs, and architecture definition, including thermal instrumentation
• Familiarity with ECSS standards and practices
• Familiarity with QA processes including inspection, discrepancy reports, traceability, calibration of equipment, etc.
• Experience in managing work packages, budgets, and reporting progress to project management within the company
• Experience in structural analysis (pressure, vibration, quasi-static, shock) and modelling of components and subsystems.

Conditions

For this role, the base salary expectation, depending on experience, is between 45,000 GBP and 60,000 GBP per annum for a 40-hour work week. This includes 25 days of annual leave.

LMO provides a pension scheme where it matches pension contributions up to 5% of the gross salary.

Address: Unit 6, Weighbridge Row, Reading, RG1 8LX