Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Join a NewSpace company developing laser communication technology to deliver high-speed, secure connectivity between space and Earth. The organisation is advancing next-generation space communications through innovative optical technologies and close collaboration with the global space industry.

This company is seeking a Senior Mechanical & Thermal Engineer to lead its mechanical and thermal engineering function while remaining hands-on with design and analysis. The role offers the opportunity to join a small international team, contribute to the development of cutting-edge space communication products, and play a key role in the company's continued growth.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Design, analyse, procure, assemble and test mechanical parts and mechanisms of space and ground terminals or mechanical ground support equipment
• Develop mechanical and thermal requirements in line with systems requirements
• Manage the mechanical and thermal department, including task clarification, verification of inputs and outputs, and supporting team development and best practices
• Perform mechanical and thermal analysis
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure development aligns with requirements
• Support testing and validation activities
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including system design definitions and ICDs

Skills/Must Have:

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• At least 10 years of professional experience in the relevant field
• Experience with both mechanical and thermal FEA
• Fluent verbal and written English
• Experience writing quality technical documentation
• Familiarity with ECSS standards
• Citizenship from a member state of both the EU and NATO

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Lunch vouchers
• Participation in trainings and/or conferences
• 29 paid holidays per year
• Opportunity to join a NewSpace start-up building lightspeed connectivity from space to ground

Salary:

• €90k -110k