neworbit - Contract Mechanical Design Engineer (Outside IR35)
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering discipline. • 5+ years’ experience in satellite mechanical design, including primary structure, pipe routing, electromechanics, and MGSE for aerospace applications (satellites, payloads, launch vehicles). • Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks. • Practical application of GD&T and experience producing manufacturing-ready drawings. • Solid grounding in mechanical design principles, materials, structural mechanics, FEA ,and thermal management. • Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test hardware, including troubleshooting and iteration.
Responsibilities
• Design and develop mechanical systems and components for satellites, including primary structure, thermal-control hardware, secondary structures, and mechanisms. • Generate 3D CAD models, fully dimensioned drawings, and interface control documents using GD&T, managing assembly configuration and PLM data. • Take hardware from conceptual design through qualification to on-orbit operations, leading design reviews, and planning verification tests. • Optimise designs for manufacturability, cost, mass, and reliability, working directly with manufacturers and suppliers. • Support prototype builds, assembly, 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.
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