Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (UK) (m/f/d)
Core
Design ground support equipment for launch sites, including launch platforms, rocket assembly/integration dollies, and rocket transporters.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Structural Systems)
Builds
Launch pad systems and ground support equipment for rocket launches
Domain
Aerospace / New Space / Ground Support Equipment
Required skills
Structural design, FEA (low level), Siemens NX/SolidWorks/Autodesk Inventor, BOM management, ISO/DIN/ASME standards, Subcontractor management, Manufacturing/assembly drawings
Preferred skills
Pneumatic/hydraulic systems, Altair HyperMesh/Siemens FEMAP, ESA ECSS standards, Launch site operations knowledge, Hands-on manufacturing experience
Responsibilities
Lead system concept design from requirements to commissioning, Define requirements and develop preliminary design concepts, Create structural models to evaluate feasibility and performance, Lead subcontractor activities, Define operation procedures and maintenance plans, Track changes and implementation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC