Mechanical Design Engineer

Remote, United Kingdom – Remote position

• Department:
  Mechanical Engineering
• Type:
  Full–time

Mechanical design team is looking for a curious and motivated mechanical design engineer who will be contributing to the design and development of nano and micro satellites as well as their subsystem mechanical R&D.

• Support business development department with the design of preliminary satellite level and/or subsystem level layout and feasibility studies at pre–contract stage
• Design and develop satellites and their mechanical subsystems
• Design static as well as dynamic parts and mechanisms
• Assist simulation engineers by preparing (defeaturing) CAD geometry for FEA
• Participate in design reviews, present the work done and collect feedback from colleagues as well as customers
• Prepare manufacturing drawings and arrange manufacturing with external suppliers
• Perform quick and simple structural and thermal calculations to justify design decisions
• Design testing equipment for satellites and their subsystems
• Process raw test data, analyze results, write test reports, and manage test related documentation

• Have a passion for space engineering and a desire to learn fast
• Have a degree in mechanical/mechatronics/aerospace engineering or equivalent
• Have a good understanding of machine elements, materials engineering, manufacturing technology, mechanics of materials, structures and solids, heat transfer, thermodynamics, dynamic loads
• Have at least 2–year experience in 3D modelling with Solid Works or equivalent
• Have prior work experience in mechanical design or related position
• Have experience with 2D engineering drawings and good understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Have good hands‑on skills with measurement, inspection, assembly and other tools
• Have good English language skills (at least B1)
• Enjoy working in a team and independently

• Work/internship experience in space industry
• Familiarity with ECSS and NASA standards/handbooks
• Experience in precision engineering
• Experience in structural/thermal FEA simulations
• Experience in microcontrollers (Arduino, others) programming, system real time control, physical data (temperature, pressure, force, distance, etc.) acquisition, data processing
• Salary starts from GBP
  45 to 60K per year
• The final offer will depend on the level of competencies and experience

Creating innovation without engaging in repetitive production.

Result–oriented working hours with the possibility to work remotely.

Possibilities to cooperate with industry giants such as Space

X and NASA.

More than 75% of our leadership has developed within the company and more than 12% of employees have expanded their expertise through horizontal moves.

Workshops, global conferences and industry meetups.

From airsoft, motorsports to a pilot club – numerous interest groups based on team hobbies.

• Private health insurance (after probation period)
• One fully compensated volunteering day per year
• Employee referral program

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At Nano Avionics we are always looking for talented people to join our professional team. Sounds like you?