At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and document innovative mechanical solutions for space hardware and satellites.
- Company: Leading manufacturer in the spacecraft and satellite industry.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid/remote work, competitive pay, and exciting projects.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for hands-on problem solving and career growth.
- Why this job: Join a cutting-edge team and contribute to groundbreaking space technology.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in aerospace design with strong CAD skills and space industry experience.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
- Mechanical Design Engineer - Space & Satellite Industry
- Contract, Hybrid / remote - Outside IR35
- UK - South
Leading spacecraft / satellite industry manufacturer and service provider are seeking an interim, freelance Mechanical Designer to support burgeoning project portfolio.
Tasks may include
- Own end-to-end mechanical design and documentation for space hardware, payloads, and MGSE
- Produce precise CAD models, assembly drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
- Provide pragmatic engineering input during design reviews and risk assessments.
- Hands-on support for prototyping, assembly, AIT, and mechanical testing.
Experience Required
- 5+ years of practical experience developing complex mechanical structures or mechanisms in aerospace, space hardware, precision mechanics, or a similar field.
- Must have space industry experience
- Strong CAD skills, with detailed design, assemblies, and production drawings.
- Strong track record of working on mechanisms / delivering mechanisms for space
- Good understanding of manufacturability, tolerances, materials, fasteners, interfaces, and assembly constraints.
- Hands-on, pragmatic problem solver who can quickly understand existing designs and work independently.
Nice to have
- Experience with satellite hardware, mechanisms, vibration testing, MGSE, AIT, or engineering change processes.
For a full Consultation, please apply today with your most recent CV and up to date contact information attached
Mechanical Design Engineer (Space/Satellite) in London employer: GlobalTech Recruitment
Join a leading manufacturer in the spacecraft and satellite industry, where innovation meets opportunity. With a hybrid working model, you will enjoy a flexible work culture that promotes collaboration and creativity while contributing to cutting-edge projects. The company offers excellent growth opportunities, allowing you to enhance your skills in a dynamic environment dedicated to advancing space technology.
