Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

SPACETECH INTERNATIONAL Limited; United Kingdom; Vor Ort; GBP 50.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SPACETECH INTERNATIONAL Limited in the UK (South) is seeking an interim Mechanical Design Engineer to support a growing portfolio of space and satellite projects. You will own end-to-end mechanical design and documentation for space hardware, create precise CAD models and BOMs, and contribute to design reviews and risk assessments.

Hands-on prototyping, assembly, AIT, and testing support are expected as part of a pragmatic, independent engineering approach.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of practical experience developing complex mechanical structures or mechanisms in aerospace or space hardware.
• Strong CAD skills with detailed design, assemblies and production drawings.
• Proven track record delivering mechanisms for space/aerospace industries.
• Good understanding of manufacturability, tolerances, materials, fasteners and interfaces.

Aufgaben

• 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 input during design reviews and risk assessments.
• Hands-on support for prototyping, assembly, AIT, and mechanical testing.

Kenntnisse

CAD skills

End-to-end design

Independent worker

Aerospace experience

Tools

CAD software

Jobbeschreibung

Mechanical Design Engineer - Space & Satellite Industry

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.
• Strong CAD skills, with detailed design, assemblies, and production drawings.
• Strong track record of working on mechanisms / delivering mechanisms for space / aerospace industries
• 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.