Mechanical Design Engineer (Poland)

Kongsberg NanoAvionics; Polska; On-site; PLN 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Volunteer day

Share program

Sports budget

Employee referral program

Sick leave days

Job summary

Kongsberg NanoAvionics is seeking a curious Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the design and development of nano and micro satellites and their mechanical subsystems in Poland. You will design, analyze, and test hardware, support pre-contract feasibility studies, and collaborate with simulation teams and suppliers.

Requirements include a degree in mechanical/mechatronics/aerospace engineering and at least 2 years of SolidWorks experience, GD&T proficiency, and good English (B1).

Qualifications

• Passion for space engineering and a desire to learn fast.
• Degree in mechanical/mechatronics/aerospace engineering or equivalent.
• Good understanding of machine elements, materials, manufacturing, mechanics and heat transfer.
• At least 2 years of experience in 3D modelling with SolidWorks or equivalent.
• Experience with 2D engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Support business development with preliminary satellite layout and feasibility studies at pre-contract stage.
• Design and develop satellites and their mechanical subsystems.
• Design static and dynamic parts and mechanisms.
• Prepare CAD geometry for FEA and assist simulation engineers.
• Participate in design reviews and present work to colleagues and customers.
• Prepare manufacturing drawings and arrange manufacturing with external suppliers.
• Perform simple structural and thermal calculations to justify design decisions.
• Design testing equipment for satellites and subsystems.
• Process test data, analyze results, write reports, and manage test documentation.

Skills

Team collaboration

Learning fast

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/mechatronics/aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T

2D drawings

Job description

Mechanical design team is looking for a curious and motivated mechanical design engineer who will be contributing to the design and development of nano and micro satellites as well as their subsystem mechanical R&D.

Responsibilities:

• Support business development department with the design of preliminary satellite level and/or subsystem level layout and feasibility studies at pre-contract stage
• Design and develop satellites and their mechanical subsystems
• Design static as well as dynamic parts and mechanisms
• Assist simulation engineers by preparing (defeaturing) CAD geometry for FEA
• Participate in design reviews, present the work done and collect feedback from colleagues as well as customers
• Prepare manufacturing drawings and arrange manufacturing with external suppliers
• Perform quick and simple structural and thermal calculations to justify design decisions
• Design testing equipment for satellites and their subsystems
• Process raw test data, analyze results, write test reports, and manage test related documentation

Qualifications:

• Passion for space engineering and a desire to learn fast
• A degree in mechanical/mechatronics/aerospace engineering or equivalent
• Good understanding of machine elements, materials engineering, manufacturing technology, mechanics of materials, structures and solids, heat transfer, thermodynamics, dynamic loads
• At least 2-year experience in 3D modelling with SolidWorks or equivalent
• Prior work experience in mechanical design or related position
• Experience with 2D engineering drawings and good understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Good hands‑on skills with measurement, inspection, assembly and other tools
• Proficiency in English language (at least B1)
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently
• Experience in the space industry

Nice to have:

• Work/internship experience in space industry
• Familiarity with ECSS and NASA standards/handbooks
• Experience in precision engineering
• Experience in structural/thermal FEA simulations
• Experience in microcontrollers (Arduino, others) programming, system real time control, physical data (temperature, pressure, force, distance, etc.) acquisition, data processing
• Salary starts from 14839 to 2112 PLN (3392 to 4829 EUR) gross/per month
• The final offer will depend on the level of competencies and experience
• Private health insurance (after probation period)
• Quarterly budget for sports of your choice
• One fully compensated volunteering day per year
• Employee referral program
• 2 fully compensated sick leave days per year
• Opportunity to participate in KONGSBERG annual Share Program
• Eligible employees participate in an annual performance bonus programme linked to individual and company performance.