Mechanical Engineer - Medior/Senior

Isispace group; Delft; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Isispace group in Delft is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its Launch Equipment department. You will play a vital role in the design and development of satellite launch systems, collaborating with various teams to ensure reliability and manufacturability.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in mechanical design, extensive FEM skills, and proficiency with CAD tools. This fast-paced environment requires excellent communication skills and a creative, open mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in designing complex mechanical systems to a high standard.
• Strong background in mechanical design and hands-on experience with FEM analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, verification, and improvement of satellite launch hardware.
• Work closely with project managers, systems engineers, production, and AIT teams.
• Assess structural performance and contribute to qualification and test campaigns.

Skills

Extended FEM experience (NASTRAN)

Mechanical design techniques

Communication skills (English)

Competency with CAD tools (e.g. Creo)

Design for Manufacture (DfM)

Design for Test (DfT)

Education

Mechanical engineering (e.g. BEng, BSc, or MSc)

Tools

Creo

NASTRAN

Job description

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Launch Equipment department. In this role, you will support the design, development, verification, and improvement of satellite launch hardware, including deployers and related mechanical systems. You will work closely with project managers, systems engineers, production, and AIT teams to turn mission requirements into reliable, manufacturable, and flight-ready hardware. A strong background in mechanical design and hands‑on experience with FEM analysis is essential, as you will be responsible for assessing structural performance, supporting design decisions, and contributing to qualification and test campaigns. The ideal candidate is practical, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced engineering environment where reliability, precision, and clear communication are key.

• Extended FEM experience (NASTRAN)
• Education in Mechanical engineering (e.g. BEng, BSc, or MSc); or equivalent educational background
• +5 years of demonstrable experience of designing complex mechanical systems to a high standard
• Thorough understanding of mechanical design techniques
• Competency with CAD tools (e.g. Creo)
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacture (DfM) and Design for Test (DfT) considerations
• Excellent and straightforward communication skills, in English (verbal and in writing)
• An open and creative mindset