Mechanical Design Engineer

Contract: 6 Months

Location: Lower Saxony Germany

Passionate about conceptualizing and designing groundbreaking structures for one of the most exciting projects for space?

We are seeking a driven Design Engineer to be a key part of our team, shaping the future of space structures and technology. As a motivated Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team that dares to dream big and turns those dreams into tangible, revolutionary designs.

Tasks:

• Propose innovative solutions to help improve existing designs and influence new product design via sound, succinct, data-driven analysis results.
• Create 3D CAD models, detailed part and assembly drawings, and parts lists using Solid Works.
• Create detailed BOM tables and work closely with the Supply Chain Manager to define procurement requirements and ensure delivery of all components as per the project schedule.
• Take complete ownership of the designs and interact with project partners (internal and external) to optimize the designs and interfaces.
• Coordinate with the Analysis team and provide the needed inputs to facilitate validation of the designs through FEA.
• Liaise with MAIT team and provide detailed work instructions and inputs to manufacturing and assembly procedures.
• Be responsible for handling and management of incoming and outgoing design documentation with proper configuration control using Solid Works PDM.

Requirements:

• Have a degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or similar qualification.
• Have at least 5 years of professional experience in a design engineering role in a professional engineering environment in European space (or aerospace) projects.
• Have experience in mechanical design of structures including composite materials (preferably within SolidWorks) as well as in the design of metal and CFRP components.
• Have excellent English and German skills.
• Experience in design of space systems like Deployable Structures, Hold Down and Release Mechanisms, etc. is highly desirable.
• Have a strong understanding of technical drawing and DIN standards.
• Are able to quickly identify areas of further design optimization and to influence design changes with innovative ideas and solutions.
• Familiarity with space projects and with ESA and ECSS standards are highly desirable.

Meet the requirements?

Apply below.