Mechanical Engineer - Medior

Qabird; Delft; On-site; EUR 45,008 - 57,139; Full time

Job summary

Qabird in Delft, Netherlands is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in the Research & Development department to develop mechanical structures for the next generation of ISISPACE spacecraft. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to create robust, manufacturable designs. This role requires an education in Mechanical engineering and 4 years of experience in designing complex systems. The position offers a hybrid work model, with a salary ranging from €4,033 to €5,120 per month.

Qualifications

• 4 years of demonstrable experience in designing complex mechanical systems.
• Thorough understanding of mechanical design techniques.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacture (DfM) and Design for Test (DfT) considerations.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and testing mechanical structures for small spacecraft.
• Taking ownership of the development process from requirements through design, manufacturing, and qualification.
• Applying consistent design and documentation practices in your work.

Skills

Mechanical design techniques

CAD tools (Creo)

Communication skills (English)

Productization (PA, PDM, PLM)

Education

Education in Mechanical engineering (BEng, BSc, or MSc)

Tools

Creo

Job description

Job description

As a Mechanical Engineer in the Research & Development department you’ll develop mechanical structures for the next generation of ISISPACE spacecraft. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and cross‑functional teams to turn concepts into robust, manufacturable designs for our next generation of spacecraft.

Your main responsibilities:

• Designing, developing and testing mechanical structures for small spacecraft
• Taking ownership of the development process from requirements through design, manufacturing and qualification
• Applying consistent design and documentation practices in your work; and contributing to the development of these practices together with your colleagues

Job requirements

Prerequisites:

• Education in Mechanical engineering (e.g BEng, BSc, or MSc); or equivalent educational / practical background
• 4 years of demonstrable experience of designing complex mechanical systems to a high standard
• Thorough understanding of mechanical design techniques
• Competency with CAD tools (Creo)
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacture (DfM) and Design for Test (DfT) considerations
• Skills and Experience in Productization (PA, PDM, PLM)
• Excellent and straightforward communication skills, in English (verbal and in writing)
• An open and creative mindset

Strongly Recommended:

• Experience with structural analysis and Finite Element Modelling

Hybrid

• Delft, Netherlands

€4,033 - €5,120 per month

Research & Development