Senior Mechanical Engineer

Plan-S Satellite and Space Technologies; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 1,652,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company located in Ankara is seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer to design and develop satellite systems. The ideal candidate should have at least 12 years of experience in mechanical engineering, proficiency in CAD tools, and excellent English skills. You will work in an innovative environment with a competitive salary and benefits. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of satellite technology.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape 'New Space'

Great work environment

Competitive compensation package

Wide range side benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge in environmental testing and standards.
• Proactive approach to decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities in project development.
• Conduct structural and thermal analysis of satellites.
• Support prototype manufacturing and quality checks.

Skills

Mechanical engineering standards knowledge

Structural design experience

Thermal analysis skills

Knowledge of CAD tools like SolidWorks

Excellent English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA v5

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Job description

Hi there! We call you from outside the Earth.

We, as Plan-S, are Turkey's largest private initiative in satellite and space technologies. With the aim of building the best team, being the bravest and most visionary, we are located in the most amazing location of the city, at the hearth of R&D.

We design and build small satellites for low-earth orbit, geostationary satellites, and even small spacecrafts for the moon and beyond. We offer our customers end-to-end satellite as a service solutions.

We believe that the hardest jobs and the greatest achievements can only be done with the best. If you believe that you are one of the best, it is your job to achieve the hardest, and if you want to plan a new future for the world, join Plan-S!

• Start from the concept phase of the project, perform the mechanical engineering activities through all development cycle,
• Perform structural and thermal studies of electronic units developed within the company,
• Perform the necessary static, kinematic and dynamic analysis of the mechanisms like solar panel deployment mechanism,
• Create and maintain CAD models for the entire satellite structure, design the necessary mounting brackets,
• Build CAD models for COTS units or standard components and create a library of them,
• Perform structural and thermal analysis for the entire satellite,
• Create manufacturing drawings and determine the right tolerances and production methods to manufacture easily and inexpensively,
• Determine the necessary coating, painting, heat treatment processes and describe them in the production documents,
• Take part and support to other stakeholders in prototype manufacturing, quality check, etc.,
• Take part and support to other stakeholders in planning, preparation, and execution of the functional and environmental tests of the integrated satellite and satellite components,
• Take part in the selection, establishment, and maintenance of CAD infrastructures within the company,
• Take part in definition of the mechanical design processes, methods, and tools within the company, creating and documenting libraries and design rules,
• Generation of the satellite 3D Harness Routing in cooperation with Harness Design,
• Support the management on project planning, proposal preparation, product roadmap definition, infrastructure setup and carry out the other tasks set by the management.

• Bachelor's degree from the Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering departments,
• At least 12 years of experience in mechanical engineering,
• Knowledge and experience in mechanical engineering standards, processes, methods, and tools,
• Knowledge and experience in structural design, mechanical analysis, thermal analysis,
• Knowledge and experience in structural design of electronic units, mechanism synthesis and kinematic analysis,
• Knowledge and experience in environmental testing and standards,
• Knowledge and experience in CAD and CAE tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA v5, ANSYS, NASTRAN,
• Knowledge and experience in satellite systems, satellite payloads and related standards,
• Very good English proficiency in reading, writing and speaking,
• Initiative and proactive to find the best and fastest way to get the right decision.

• The opportunity to shape "New Space"
• Great work environment, opportunity to get responsibilities in the first day
• Strong work & team culture empowering autonomy, self-discipline, and personal growth
• Competitive compensation package
• Wide range side benefits package