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