Mechanical Ground Systems Engineer (f/m/d)
Core
Designing, planning, and iterating mechanical and structural subsystems for ground support equipment (Launch Table, Transporter/Erector, Hold-Down-Release Mechanism) and testing facilities for rocket development.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Ground Systems Engineer
Builds
Ground support equipment, testing facilities, and launchpad infrastructure for small and medium-sized satellites
Domain
Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Launch Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical/structural engineering for heavy steel structures, 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Siemens NX), mechanisms engineering (kinematics, actuation), manufacturing processes and assembly procedures, trade-off analysis, hardware selection, technical documentation, risk assessment, on-site coordination
Preferred skills
Rocket propulsion technology, launch pad design, process plant engineering, structural/thermal/vibration analysis (Ansys, NASTRAN), hydraulic system design, outdoor/offshore environment design
Technologies
Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Ansys, NASTRAN
Responsibilities
Manage requirements between stakeholders and define Engineering Change Requests, design and iterate mechanical subsystems using calculation/CAD tools and simulations, create manufacturing drawings and BOMs, perform trade-offs from subsystem to architectural level, select and procure hardware, conduct design reviews and risk assessments, support commissioning procedures and operation crews, travel to construction and test sites for coordination
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC