Mechanical Design Engineer

Remote, United Kingdom - Remote position

• Department:
  Mechanical Engineering
• Type:
  Full-time

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.

• 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

• Have a passion for space engineering and a desire to learn fast
• Have a degree in mechanical/mechatronics/aerospace engineering or equivalent
• Have a good understanding of machine elements, materials engineering, manufacturing technology, mechanics of materials, structures and solids, heat transfer, thermodynamics, dynamic loads
• Have at least 2-year experience in 3D modelling with Solid Works or equivalent
• Have prior work experience in mechanical design or related position
• Have experience with 2D engineering drawings and good understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Have good hands – on skills with measurement, inspection, assembly and other tools
• Have good English language skills (at least B1)
• Enjoy working in a team and independently

• 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 £45 to 60K per year
• The final offer will depend on the level of competencies and experience

Creating innovation without engaging in repetitive production.

Result-oriented working hours with the possibility to work remotely.

Possibilities to cooperate with industry giants such as Space

X and NASA.

More than 75% of our leadership has developed within the company and more than 12% of employees have expanded their expertise through horizontal moves.

Workshops, global conferences and industry meetups.

From airsoft, motorsports to a pilot club - numerous interest groups based on team hobbies.

• Private health insurance (after probation period)
• One fully compensated volunteering day per year
• Employee referral program

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At Nano Avionics we are always looking for talented people to join our professional team. Sounds like you?