Senior Satellite Mechanical Design Engineer - Hybrid

Spire; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space-to-cloud analytics company in Glasgow is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze mechanical systems for nano-satellites. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and expertise in CAD design, as well as experience with mechanical analysis and precision machined parts design. This role operates on a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of three office days per week.

Benefits

Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)

Launch Attendance

Generous Time Off Policy

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Family Leave

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent course or work experience.
• Experience modelling and designing cable harnesses.
• Aerospace experience (desirable not essential).

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of spacecraft components, mechanisms, and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Preparation of detailed system documentation.
• Analysis of structural, thermal, and thermoelastic load cases.

Skills

Precision machined parts design

Mechanical analysis using hand calculations and FEA

Excellent CAD design and drafting

Design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA)

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

Job description

A leading space-to-cloud analytics company in Glasgow is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze mechanical systems for nano-satellites. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and expertise in CAD design, as well as experience with mechanical analysis and precision machined parts design. This role operates on a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of three office days per week.