Mechanical Engineer - Space Propulsion

LMO; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the space industry is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the development and qualification of propulsion products. The role involves working on design, testing, and integration of subsystems, requiring strong problem-solving skills and experience in mechanical design for space applications. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of space technology.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with 5% match

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in the space industry.
• Experience in mechanical design for space applications.
• Ability to manage documentation and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Support development and qualification of propulsion products.
• Work with Systems Engineer to align design with specifications.
• Manage manufacturing supply chain and produce manufacturing drawings.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Problem Solving

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

Job description

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LMO is a company based in the UK and Luxembourg, developing innovative technologies for the future In-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing (IOSM) market. LMO is involved in the design, development, verification, build, test, and operation of its space-borne subsystems and collaborates with major research and industrial players in the fields of propulsion, GNC and Computer Vision technologies.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer will be supporting the development and qualification of LMO’s propulsion products (subsystems and components such as propellant tanks and gimbal mechanisms) throughout their lifecycle with strong focus on the design and test. They will work with the project Systems Engineer to ensure alignment of the design to the end user requirement specifications, and will support all phases of the product including assembly, test, integration and reporting. Experience in the design, implementation and testing of space mechanisms would be a bonus.

We are looking for a versatile engineer who understand how to approach engineering problems, and who can deliver solutions using first principles and excellent organization skills combined with strong technical competencies. We offer a stimulating multi-disciplinary environments and fun projects to grow your career while contributing to the future of space industry.

Experience & Qualifications Required

·A minimum of 3 years of experience in the space industry working in relevant projects

·Experience in mechanical design of components and subsystems for space applications, including manufacturing and assembly, material selection, etc.

·Producing manufacturing drawings for suppliers and manufacturing/assembly instructions for in-house assembly.

·Managing the manufacturing supply chain, including in-depth understanding of industry manufacturing processes.

·Experience in CAD, preferably in CREO or SolidWorks

·Ability to derive mechanical and thermal requirements and constraints

·Experience specifying mechanical tests (Vibration, shock) and thermal tests (TVAC, Thermal ambient, thermal balance, etc.) for characterisation, acceptance and/or qualification of components for space missions.

·Experience implementing tests, including familiarity with test setup, data acquisition, post-processing and interpretation of data and reporting results, both for mechanical and thermal tests.

·Ability to work autonomously and as part of a larger multi-disciplinary engineering team

·Ability to write and manage documentation (fluent in MS Word, MS Excel, etc.)

·English proficiency

Additional Skills and Experience

Candidates who demonstrate exposure to the following will be considered strongly:

·Knowledge of Propulsion Systems for Space Applications

·Knowledge of pressure vessel design

·Knowledge on Mechanisms

·Experience with designing thermal control systems applied to space subsystems, trade-offs and architecture definition, including thermal instrumentation,

·Familiarity with ECSS standards and practices

·Familiarity with QA processes including inspection, discrepancy reports, traceability, calibration of equipment, etc.

·Experience in managing work packages, budgets and reporting progress to project management within the company

·Experience in structural analysis (pressure, vibration, quasi-static, shock) and modelling of components and subsystems.

Conditions

For this role the base salary expectation, depending on experience, is between 45,000 GBP and 60,000 GBP per annum for a 40-hour work week.This includes 25 days annual leave.

LMO provides a pension scheme where it matches pension contribution up to 5% of the gross salary.

Contact Information

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Address: Unit 6, Weighbridge Row, Reading, RG1 8LX

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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