Darwin Space are currently hiring for Senior Mechanical Engineer on behalf of a business in Sweden.

Description:

* Having a lead role on design of mechanical, structural, and dynamic components using CAD and FEM, focusing on stress, shock, and random vibration analyses.

* Oversee the generation of manufacturing drawings from CAD models, using GPS tolerancing.

* Lead technical discussions with customers and suppliers.

* Supervise off-site manufacturing of parts and inspect delivered items.

* Support on-site assembly of end products, such as spacecraft structures.

* Define and design test specifications, procedures, and setups for subsystem qualification (structures, mechanisms, units, components, actuators).

* Correlate FE models (e.g., fundamental frequencies, damping coefficients) with actual test results.

* Assist in planning and budgeting for future programs and projects.

* Design, assemble, and test mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) for integration and test activities.

* Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance within the team.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Space Engineering, or related disciplines.

* Minimum of 7 years of experience in design and testing environments related to CAD, mechanical FEM analysis, and design.

* Proven ability to lead and inspire teams and/or groups, driving projects forward.

* Experience within ESA projects.

* Good knowledge of the ECSS.

* Expertise with CREO, Catia, NX, or similar. CREO is the tool we use.

* Proficiency in FEM analysis, particularly in random vibration response, shock, and loads analysis.

* Ability to generate, read, and understand mechanical design/analysis reports and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).

* Clear and coherent reporting and presentation skills in English

* Experience in design-to-manufacture processes.

* Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Elicia Pillay