Mechanical Design Engineer (Space/Satellite)

GlobalTech Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalTech Recruitment seeks an interim Mechanical Design Engineer to own end-to-end mechanical design for space hardware and payloads. You will produce CAD models, assemblies, BOMs, and documentation while contributing to design reviews and risk assessments.

Role involves hands-on prototyping, assembly, AIT, and mechanical testing. Space industry experience and strong CAD skills are essential for success in this freelance contract.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing complex mechanical structures or mechanisms in aerospace or space hardware.
• Space industry experience is required.
• Strong CAD skills with detailed design, assemblies and production drawings.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end mechanical design and documentation for space hardware, payloads, and MGSE.
• Produce precise CAD models, assembly drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Provide pragmatic engineering input during design reviews and risk assessments.
• Hands-on support for prototyping, assembly, AIT, and mechanical testing.

Skills

End-to-end design

Space hardware design

Prototyping & testing

Design reviews

Risk assessments

Independent worker

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Space & Satellite Industry

Contract, Hybrid / remote - Outside IR35

UK - South

Leading spacecraft / satellite industry manufacturer and service provider are seeking an interim, freelance Mechanical Designer to support burgeoning project portfolio.

Tasks may include:

• Own end-to-end mechanical design and documentation for space hardware, payloads, and MGSE
• Produce precise CAD models, assembly drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Provide pragmatic engineering input during design reviews and risk assessments.
• Hands-on support for prototyping, assembly, AIT, and mechanical testing.

Experience Required:

• 5+ years of practical experience developing complex mechanical structures or mechanisms in aerospace, space hardware, precision mechanics, or a similar field.
• Must have space industry experience
• Strong CAD skills, with detailed design, assemblies, and production drawings.
• Strong track record of working on mechanisms / delivering mechanisms for space
• Good understanding of manufacturability, tolerances, materials, fasteners, interfaces, and assembly constraints.
• Hands-on, pragmatic problem solver who can quickly understand existing designs and work independently.

Nice to have:

• Experience with satellite hardware, mechanisms, vibration testing, MGSE, AIT, or engineering change processes.