Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (UK) (m/f/d)

HyImpulse; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas bonus

Regular team events

30 days of vacation

Flexible working hours

1 day of remote work per week

Free coffee, tea & water

Open, respectful feedback culture

Personal development opportunities

Buddy program

Diverse startup environment

Hands-on involvement

Job summary

HyImpulse seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to design ground support equipment for launch sites and lead the system concept from requirements to commissioning. You will define requirements, develop concepts, and deliver detailed data packs with stakeholders for critical design.

Responsibilities include creating structural models, leading subcontractor activities, tracking changes, and defining operation procedures and maintenance plans. Extensive CAD and lifecycle knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering (or similar).
• +5 years relevant experience.
• Strong understanding load cases, structural loads, load paths, critical sizing.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle.
• Design and development systems from requirements level till commissioning.
• Proficient in Siemens NX (or SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor).
• Delivery detailed manufacturing, testing and assembly drawings for fabrication according to EN.
• Familiar with ISO, DIN, ASME standards.
• Structural analysis (FEA) low level will be enough (NX, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor integrated simulation modes).

Responsibilities

• Design ground support equipment for the launch site.
• Lead system concept design from requirements to commissioning.
• Define requirements and develop concepts and layouts for preliminary design.
• Be a product owner and deliver full data pack with stakeholders for critical design.
• Create structural models to evaluate feasibility, mass, stiffness, interfaces and performance.
• Lead subcontractor activities according to developing system.
• Deliver launch pad systems inputs as part of the team.
• Track changes and implementation.
• Define operation procedures and maintenance plan.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Project leadership

Requirements analysis

Product lifecycle understanding

Load cases & structural understanding

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the design ground support equipment for the launch site
• Leading the system concept design from the requirements level to the commissioning
• Define requirements and develop concepts and layouts for the preliminary design
• Be a product owner and delivery full data pack together with other stakeholder for critical design
• Create structural and maintain structural models to evaluate feasibility, mass, stiffness, interfaces and performance
• Leading subcontractor activities according to developing system
• Be a part of the team to deliver launch pad systems to deliver inputs
• Track changes and implementation
• Define operation procedures and maintenance plan

Basic Qualification

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering (or similar)
• +5 years relevant experience
• Strong understanding load cases, structural loads, load paths, critical sizing
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle
• Design and development systems from requirements level till commissioning
• Proficient in Siemens NX (or SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor)
• Delivery detailed manufacturing, testing and assembly drawings for fabrication according to EN
• Familiar with ISO, DIN, ASME standards
• Structural analysis (FEA) low level will be enough (NX, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor integrated simulation modes)

Desired Experience

• Design of the launch ground support equipment (Launch platforms, rocket assembly/integration dollies, rocket transporters)
• Leading the design of the complex structural systems (requirements, PDR, CDR, MRR, Production, commissioning)
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic systems, motors, actuators
• BOM management, components selection, technical requirements for parts manufacturing
• Produce documents according to ESA standards ECSS
• Structural analysis (FEA) Altair HyperMesh, Siemens FEMAP or similar
• Work and lead subcontractors
• Manufacturing/assembly hands on skills/experience
• Understanding of the launch site operations

Benefits

• Christmas bonus on top
• Regular team events – from Christmas parties to adventure offsites
• 30 days of vacation to fully recharge
• Flexible working hours (flextime) to match your personal rhythm
• 1 day of remote work per week
• Free coffee, tea & water – fuel for big ideas
• Open, respectful feedback culture at eye level
• Personal development opportunities through trainings, coaching & language courses
• Buddy program with structured onboarding, including a welcome package
• A diverse and inspiring startup environment, where talented people from over 16 nations collaborate to build something extraordinary
• hands-on involvement across end-to-end development processes in a fast-growing New Space startup

Location

This role will be based in Glasgow, Scotland. This position requires availability to travel frequently to our facilities in Neuenstadt am Kocher, Germany or our test and launch facilities in Europe, including at short notice and for extended periods, in line with company needs.

Glasgow has a strong aerospace and advanced manufacturing community with world class small satellite manufacturers, HyImpulse’s potential customers, located there. More satellites are built in Glasgow than any other place outside California, a dynamic and thriving environment in which to join a New Space company.

Ranked number 2 UK city for work-life balance (Startups Cities Index 2022), low housing and living costs, high internet speeds - a city internationally recognised for its openness, resilience, trust and friendliness, Glasgow is one of the top destinations for science, engineering innovation and design in Europe.

From top events, attractions and cultural festivals to the city's iconic music venues, a diverse and award‑winning food and drink scene and the largest retail destination in the UK outside of London, there is plenty to keep everyone entertained. Over 90 parks and gardens, city cycling routes, the River Clyde, and the Clyde and Forth Canal, offers urban tranquillity as well as the welcome buzz of a city.

Beyond Glasgow’s thriving urban social scene, it is the perfect base to explore Scotland. Stunning scenery in the form of rolling hills, glens and lochs are reachable within half an hour’s drive of the city centre and outdoor sports such as hillwalking, climbing, sailing, hiking and mountain biking are popular weekend pursuits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HyImpulse is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age or disability.