Senior Mechanical Engineer – Space Launch Hardware

Qabird; Delft; Hybrid; 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

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.