This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of Europe's most exciting space systems companies as a Satellite Mechanical Design Engineer with 10+ years working experience.

Job Profile:

An experienced mechanical design engineer is required to complement the mechanical, thermal and propulsion team. A solid background in mechanical design of satellite structures, satellite accommodation and electronic unit housing design with experience from several satellite projects, preferably microsatellite projects, is a must.

Tasks to be performed:

Satellite accommodation
Finding the best compromise in placement of equipment within a satellite structure, fulfilling their accommodation needs, in coordination with system and subsystem engineers

Satellite mechanical design
Designing the satellite structure, in coordination with the mechanical analysis engineer
Design of mechanical elements, including mechanisms
Design to performance, cost and production
Production drawings preparation

Electronic unit housing design and analysis
Mechanical and thermal design of housing for electronic boards
Iteration of the housing design with electronic engineers
Mechanical and thermal analysis of electronic units
Design to performance, cost and production
Production drawings preparation
Production follow up

Technical supplier management for satellite structure, thermal hardware and electronic equipment
Definition and organization of work packages
Review of interface control documents
Review of mechanical analyses and test documentation
Review of thermal analyses and test documentation

Qualifications

Required Skills and Background:

Specialized knowledge in the fields of satellite structures design, satellite accommodation and electronic unit design and analysis. Knowledge gained in a professional position in space industry, preferably with focus on micro satellites.
Excellent in mastering CAD software (e.g. Solidworks, CATIA)
Advance knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (HYPERWORKS, NASTRAN) and orbital thermal analysis (ESARAD/ESATAN, THERMICA) software
Excellent conceptual and analytical skills
Experience in generating requirements and working based on requirements

Candidate Profile:

University degree (Master/Diploma/PhD) or equivalent in mechanical engineering or a relevant field
At least 10 year of experience in phase B/C/D satellite projects
Good communication capabilities, analytical sense, priority setting
Methodical work-approach, results-oriented
Self-motivated; taking responsibility and being proactive
Hands-on mentality and experience
Ability to work and interface with a multinational team
Willingness to work flexible in line with project needs and schedules
Willingness to travel for business and to be part of a collocated team for a limited time (e.g. at test facility)
Languages: Good English language skills (spoken and written), German and/or French knowledge considered an asset
EU citizenship or work permission Luxembourg

Senior Satellite Mechanical Design Engi...