NewOrbit Space - Satellite Mechanical Design Engineer

Reading, England, United Kingdom - Hybrid+ Equity3mo ago

In Office Senior EMEA Airlines Aerospace Product Designer Documentation Document Management CAIA Harness Assembly

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace or a related engineering discipline. • 3+ years' experience in mechanical design of aerospace, space or other high-reliability hardware, with strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred; CATIA, NX or Creo also considered). • Practical application of GD&T and experience producing manufacturing-ready drawings. • Solid grounding in mechanical design principles, materials and thermal management, with a working understanding of structural mechanics. • Demonstrated ability to design, build and test hardware, including troubleshooting and iteration. • Clear communicator who is comfortable explaining and defending design decisions, and open to feedback and challenge in a fast-moving team. • Satellite or spacecraft design, ideally detailed design of secondary structures (panel and component mounting, thermal hardware, cable and harness routing). Primary structure experience is a plus. • Experience working in large, multi-person CAD assemblies, including top-down design, skeleton or master models, in-context references and configurations. • Experience with PLM or PDM systems (for example 3DEXPERIENCE ('3DX'), Windchill, Teamcenter, ENOVIA or SolidWorks PDM), configuration management, revision control and formal change processes (ECO/ECR/ECN). • Experience working within formal engineering processes, such as design reviews, documented requirements and standards. • Hardware that has launched. • Basic FEA familiarity, MGSE or ground-support equipment design, and electromechanical packaging.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical hardware for the satellite, including secondary structures (panels, brackets and component mounts), thermal-control hardware, cable and harness routing, and mechanisms. Primary structure experience is welcome. • Work in the satellite's large 3D CAD assembly alongside the wider design team, using top-down design and skeleton models to keep interfaces, configurations and revisions in step as several designers work in the same model. • Manage assembly configuration, PLM data (3DEXPERIENCE ('3DX') or similar), bills of materials and engineering change control (ECO/ECR/ECN), so that models, drawings and interfaces stay consistent as changes are released. • Run interference and clash checks and maintain the digital mock-up, working with each subsystem owner to allocate space and resolve conflicts. • Produce fully dimensioned, manufacturing-ready drawings and interface control documents using GD&T. • Support design reviews (PDR and CDR) and qualification, working with structural and thermal engineers on analysis and verification planning. • Optimise designs for manufacturability, cost, mass and reliability, working directly with manufacturers and suppliers. • Support prototype builds, integration and environmental test campaigns, iterating designs based on results. • Collaborate with electrical, software, systems and thermal engineers to integrate mechanical components into the satellite platform.

Benefits

• Pioneering Space Technology – You'll contribute to launching groundbreaking technology into space. Your work on our revolutionary ion propulsion system and ULEO satellite platform will redefine satellite operations and disrupt traditional LEO operations. • Unmatched Ownership and Impact – You'll experience a level of ownership that's rare in the space industry. You will participate in the full lifecycle of satellite technology. • Equity and Competitive Salary – You'll receive not just a competitive salary but also company ownership stakes. Your dedication and hard work are rewarded with a share in the technology you help build, ensuring you're a part of our collective success. • Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including private health insurance with dental and optical coverage, annual healthcare check-ups etc. • Hybrid Work - A hybrid setup with one dedicated remote day per week. • Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support - We provide a relocation package and sponsor your visa if you’re joining us from abroad.