Launch Platform Mechanical Design Engineer (AIT)

Orbex Space; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering aerospace company in the UK is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Assembly Integration and Test team. The role involves designing and developing components for launch vehicles and supporting systems. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, proficiency in CAD, and experience in the development lifecycle. Benefits include a negotiable salary, extensive holiday, and relocation support.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

34 days paid holiday

NEST workplace pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Educational background in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Track record in development lifecycle including design and manufacture.
• Proficient in CAD tools like SOLIDWORKS.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop structural and mechanical components for the launch vehicle.
• Conduct computational analysis of stress and loading.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to hardware prototype development.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

CAD proficiency (SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, NX)

Numerical analysis (Matlab/Simulink)

Aerospace materials knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

MATLAB

Job description

A pioneering aerospace company in the UK is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Assembly Integration and Test team. The role involves designing and developing components for launch vehicles and supporting systems. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, proficiency in CAD, and experience in the development lifecycle. Benefits include a negotiable salary, extensive holiday, and relocation support.