Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Oxford Space Systems; Harwell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Space Systems is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer for a rotational scheme designed to provide hands-on experience in mechanical engineering, quality, and manufacturing. This entry-level position offers a dynamic environment, professional development opportunities, and significant investment in future technology development.

Benefits

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Opportunities for professional development

Vibrant and inclusive company culture

Salary progression aligned with development

Qualifications

• Ideally Mechanical, Space or Aerospace Engineering degree.
• Proactive and results-driven with a collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and analysis of mechanisms for Space deployment.
• Support manufacture, assembly, and testing of products.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Proactivity

Responsiveness

Enthusiasm

Results-driven

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Oxford Space Systems develops innovative deployable antennas for Space. Our aim is to be the global leader in this field, providing effective solutions today for the space-based services of the future. We are leveraging innovations from beyond the space sector to make our antennas smaller, lighter and cheaper than traditional designs.

This is an exciting time to join us as we scale up for the future, having already delivered multiple systems for operational satellites with in-orbit deployment success, and significant investment in our facilities with a state-of-the-art head office at Harwell and a bespoke manufacturing facility in Abingdon.

We are delighted to announce that we are now hiring for our Graduate Scheme to start 8th September 2025.

Our rotational graduate scheme is a two-year programme where you will rotate through at least four different areas of our business, gaining hands on experience in different aspects of mechanical engineering, quality and manufacturing of antenna products and other novel deployable structures.

During the programme you will:

• Participate in design and analysis of lightweight, robust, low cost, stowage efficient mechanisms to support structures deployment and operations in Space.
• Provide hands on support for manufacture, assembly and test activities
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Gain exposure to quality assurance, and project management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on innovative projects.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive onboarding and training
• Rotational placements across four areas
• Real-world projects and responsibilities
• Opportunities for professional development
• A vibrant, inclusive and supportive company culture
• Twice yearly salary progression to keep pace with your development

If you have a degree in an Engineering subject (ideally Mechanical, Space or Aerospace Engineering) and you’re a proactive, responsive, enthusiastic and results-driven individual, then click the link to read the full job description and to apply.

Please note: Individuals must be available to start on 8th September 2025. The application deadline is 20th June 2025.

We are intending on holding first stage interviews 2nd to 4th July 2025 and second stage interviews on 14th to 17th July 2025, so candidates must be available during these times.

OSS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing and Space Research and Technology

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