Mechanical Engineer Technical Lead
Core
Lead the mechanical engineering department and drive the development of the IOD2 satellite platform (500 kg), ensuring technical consistency, quality, and delivery compliance.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Engineering Technical Lead
Builds
IOD2 satellite platform
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite manufacturing
Required skills
Mechanical product development, team leadership, resource planning, risk management, mechanical definition, technical authority, process assurance, vendor coordination
Preferred skills
Space sector experience, structural/thermal testing, ECSS standards, CAD/FEM tools, PLM/PDM systems
Technologies
CAD, FEM, PDM, PLM
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the engineering team; plan capacity and resources; ensure departmental deliverables meet milestones; represent the department in cross-functional alignment; lead high-level mechanical definition; act as technical authority for reviews and decisions; ensure quality assurance and traceability processes; identify risks and coordinate external support.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
