Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer – Spacecraft Design

Space Forge Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime hours

Hybrid remote working

33 days holiday including bank holiday

Pension scheme 4% matched

Volunteer days (up to 5 per year)

Mental health support through Spill

Job summary

Space Forge Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Systems Design Engineer Lead to join our team. You will lead mechanical design activities, develop digital twin processes, and coordinate interfaces across subsystems in a hybrid work environment.

You will mentor the Mechanical Design team, manage resources with Engineering Operations, and ensure compliance with standards and lifecycle design requirements. The role reports to Engineering Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering required.
• Ability to conduct complex trade-offs in design activities.
• Understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX or other advanced CAD packages.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and interfaces across subsystems.
• Experience with mechanical design control of complex models.
• Working knowledge of ECSS regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain mechanical digital twin design and modelling processes.
• Define and implement design and analysis tasks across lifecycles, coordinating subsystems.
• Ensure correct and effective resource allocations in collaboration with Engineering Operations.
• Lead and mentor the Mechanical Design team, promoting accountability and growth.
• Enforce best practices through reviews and lessons learned.
• Participate in design and acceptance reviews as a key stakeholder.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Project management

Siemens NX

CAD software

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ECSS knowledge

Job description

Space Forge Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Systems Design Engineer Lead to join our team. You will lead mechanical design activities, develop digital twin processes, and coordinate interfaces across subsystems in a hybrid work environment.

You will mentor the Mechanical Design team, manage resources with Engineering Operations, and ensure compliance with standards and lifecycle design requirements. The role reports to Engineering Operations Manager.