Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

An innovative and rapidly growing space technology company is seeking a Mechanical / Optomechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of a complex space payload.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of a complex space payload from concept through qualification and integration.
• Design precision mechanical and optomechanical hardware, including optical benches, support structures, mechanisms, and packaging.
• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA/FEM) to validate structural integrity, vibration performance, and thermal deformation.
• Design and develop composite structures, including precision optical bench assemblies.
• Support assembly, integration and environmental testing alongside engineering and technician teams.
• Collaborate with systems, optical and electrical engineers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Produce engineering documentation including design reviews, interface documentation, assembly procedures and verification plans.
• Work closely with manufacturing partners to ensure designs are optimised for production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Approximately 7+ years of mechanical design experience within aerospace, space or other high-precision engineering environments.
• Strong hands-on experience performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA/FEM).
• This is an essential requirement.
• Experience designing composite structures (CFRP or similar materials).
• Experience with optical or optomechanical systems.
• Previous LiDAR experience is not required.
• Proficiency using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, Siemens NX or similar.
• Understanding of GD&T and precision mechanical design principles.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Qualifications

• Nice to Have:
• Thermal analysis or thermal engineering experience.
• Experience supporting vibration, acoustic or thermal vacuum testing.
• Previous experience developing hardware for spaceflight applications.
• Familiarity with design for manufacture (DFM/DFMA).

Skills

• Experience designing mechanical and optomechanical hardware.
• Knowledge of FEA/FEM.
• Experience with composite structures.
• Experience with optical or optomechanical systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software.
• Understanding of GD&T and precision mechanical design principles.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

The position offers a salary range of $120,000 - $170,000, plus benefits that are determined based on experience (DOE).

Pay

$120,000 - $170,000

Schedule

Onsite