Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms Specialist)

Open Cosmos Ltd; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A space technology company in East Hagbourne is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of mechanisms for a new generation of satellites. The role involves working collaboratively with a team and requires hands-on assembly and testing capabilities. Ideal candidates will have experience in designing precision mechanisms, proficiency in CAD tools, and excellent communication skills. This is a hybrid role with flexibility for remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing motorised mechanisms for space.
• Proficiency in GD&T using ISO 1101, 2692, 5458 or ASME Y14.5.
• Ability to produce parts, assemblies, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis tasks for satellite mechanisms.
• Assemble and test prototype hardware.
• Collaborate with the mechanical team and communicate with customers.

Skills

Designing precision motorised mechanisms

Creating mechanical designs from concept to drawing

Using CAD tools

Communicating effectively

High quality assembly and testing in cleanroom

Authoring technical documents

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Working for Open Cosmos

Aim high, go beyond! At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on…

Working in the Mechanical Team

The Mechanical Team works closely with other areas of the business to design the mechanical parts of our satellites and support the build and testing of these. This involves a mix of desk-based work and hands‑on work in our cleanrooms and labs.

What will you be doing?

This role will be focused specifically on the design and development of mechanisms to be used on a new generation of Open Cosmos satellites. You will spend most of your time working as the mechanical/mechanisms lead of a small team dedicated to this, but you will also be part of the general mechanical team and report to the mechanical team leader.

As well as leading on design and analysis tasks, you will be involved from the beginning with assembling and testing prototype hardware at our Harwell campus facilities.

What you need to be successful

• You'll be well versed in designing precision motorised mechanisms, ideally for use in space.
• You’ll be able to create mechanical designs, from concept to drawing for manufacture, using your knowledge in GD&T using ISO 1101, 2692 & 5458 or ASME Y14.5
• You’ll be confident using CAD tools to produce parts, assemblies & drawings, and management of CAD files
• You’ll be communicating a lot, so confidence in speaking, listening and writing, sometimes within large groups including customers is essential
• You’ll be capable of performing high quality assembly & testing work in a cleanroom environment
• You'll be proficient at authoring technical documents such as test reports, analysis reports and similar

This is a hybrid role.

At times, you may need to be in the lab daily; at other times, you’ll have the flexibility to work remotely if you prefer. That said, you must be ready and willing to support your colleagues onsite at Harwell whenever required.