Mechanism Engineer | Spacecraft Design | Guildford
The Mechanism Team sits under the Mechanical Engineering Department (about 50 engineers).
The vacancy requires a mixture of electro-mechanical technical design, analysis, production, and test coupled with the ability to manage multiple work packages.
The role will allow the engineer to influence the product offerings to fulfil the requirements of mission-level projects. Strong engineering capability coupled with a positive can-do attitude is essential… being a space-guru is not!
Design and analysis of new or evolution of existing mechanism products including working with many other areas of the business.
Hands-on engineering including development, flight build, testing and spacecraft module integration.
design reports, procedures, test reports).You will have proven experience in an engineering industry in a mechanical engineer, mechanical design engineer, mechanism engineer or related role.
Ideally you will be able to demonstrate mechanical design experience of stress-critical components, implementing precision tolerance analysis, drafting, materials and manufacturing methods (DFM).
Ideally, you will have awareness and understanding of the use of electronics and software/firmware in an engineering environment and demonstrated ability to help electronics/software engineers test and debug modules effectively.
Exposure to technical and project reviews (internal and customer facing) would also be an advantage.You will hold at a minimum an engineering degree (typically mechanical, mechatronic or aerospace for example). A space engineering qualification is not required for this role.
You will be self-motivated, accountable, creative and have a very high attention to detail whilst being comfortable in a technically challenging environment.
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
Use of CAD and FEA software knowledge preferable with design/idealisation intent.
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)Competitive Salary.
Flexible working policies.
32 days annual leave + BH.
Annual Company Bonus Scheme.
Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
Life Assurance (6X salary).
Private Health Care.
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.
Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes.Ansys, Pro E, Solid Edge, Matlab, Simulink, Simscape, Solidworks, Catia, Creo, Nastram, Teamcentre, STK, Mechanical design, Mechanism engineer, mechanical