Senior Satellite Mechanical Design Engineer

Ifairworthy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Private health insurance (dental &

Hybrid work schedule

Visa sponsorship

Relocation support

Job summary

NewOrbit Space seeks a Satellite Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical design of satellite structures and hardware from concept through qualification and on-orbit operation. You will translate requirements into manufacturable designs, create CAD models, and validate through prototyping and environmental testing.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize for manufacturability, mass, and reliability, while supporting prototype builds and integration campaigns within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in satellite mechanical design, including primary structure, pipe routing, electromechanics, and MGSE for aerospace applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems and components for satellites, including primary structure, thermal-control hardware, secondary structures, and mechanisms.
• Generate 3D CAD models, fully dimensioned drawings, and interface control documents using GD&T, managing assembly configuration and PLM data.
• Take hardware from conceptual design through qualification to on-orbit operations, leading design reviews, and planning verification tests.
• Optimise designs for manufacturability, cost, mass, and reliability, working directly with manufacturers and suppliers.
• Support prototype builds, assembly, integration, and environmental test campaigns, iterating designs based on results.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, systems, and thermal engineers to integrate mechanical components into the satellite platform.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

FEA

Thermal management

Hardware prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering

Job description

NewOrbit Space seeks a Satellite Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical design of satellite structures and hardware from concept through qualification and on-orbit operation. You will translate requirements into manufacturable designs, create CAD models, and validate through prototyping and environmental testing.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize for manufacturability, mass, and reliability, while supporting prototype builds and integration campaigns within a