Mechanical Engineer - Medior/Senior

Qabird; Delft; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Qabird in Delft is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Launch Equipment department. In this role, you will design and improve satellite launch hardware, ensuring reliability and performance.

The ideal candidate should have over five years of experience in mechanical design, extended FEM experience, and proficiency with CAD tools like Creo.

This position offers a hybrid work model and an opportunity to work in a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of satellite launch hardware.
• Assess structural performance through FEM analysis.
• Contribute to qualification and test campaigns.

Skills

Extended FEM experience (nastran)

Mechanical design techniques

Competency with CAD tools (e.g. Creo)

Excellent communication skills in English

Education

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

Job description

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.

Job requirements

• 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.

On-site, Hybrid – Delft, Netherlands

€5.09 - €6.86 per month

Launch Equipment & Services