Senior Satellite Mechanical Design Engineer

NewOrbit Space; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity and competitive salary

Hybrid work pattern

Visa sponsorship & relocation support

Private health insurance

Job summary

NewOrbit Space in Reading, UK, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of satellite structures from concept through qualification and on-orbit operation.

You will translate requirements into manufacturable designs, develop 3D models, perform prototyping and environmental testing, and collaborate with electrical, software, systems, and thermal engineers to integrate mechanical components. Hybrid work with relocation and visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering field.
• 5+ years’ experience in satellite mechanical design and MGSE for aerospace.
• Proficiency in CAD and GD&T with manufacturing-ready drawings.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, materials, FEA and thermal management.
• Ability to design, build, and test hardware with iterative troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for satellites including primary structure and mechanisms.
• Generate 3D CAD models and fully dimensioned drawings with GD&T and interface documents.
• Lead design reviews and plan verification tests through qualification and on-orbit operations.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, mass, and reliability with suppliers.
• Support prototype builds and environmental tests, iterating based on results.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, systems, and thermal engineers for integration.

Skills

Satellite mechanical design

GD&T proficiency

FEA knowledge

Thermal management

Prototype testing

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

NewOrbit Space in Reading, UK, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of satellite structures from concept through qualification and on-orbit operation.

You will translate requirements into manufacturable designs, develop 3D models, perform prototyping and environmental testing, and collaborate with electrical, software, systems, and thermal engineers to integrate mechanical components. Hybrid work with relocation and visa sponsorship available.