Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (UK) (m/f/d)

Key Responsibilities Be responsible for the design ground support equipment for the launch site Leading the system concept design from the requirements level to the commissioning Define requirements and develop concepts and layouts for the preliminary design Be a product owner and delivery full data pack together with other stakeholder for critical design Create structural and maintain structural models to evaluate feasibility, mass, stiffness, interfaces and performance Leading subcontractor activities according to developing system Be a part of the team to deliver launch pad systems to deliver inputs Track changes and implementation Define operation procedures and maintenance plan Basic Qualification Master’s degree in mechanical engineering (or similar) +5 years relevant experience Strong understanding load cases, structural loads, load paths, critical sizing Strong understanding of product lifecycle Design and development systems from requirements level till commissioning Proficient in Siemens NX (or SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor) Delivery detailed manufacturing, testing and assembly drawings for fabrication according to EN Familiar with ISO, DIN, ASME standards Structural analysis (FEA) low level will be enough (NX, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor integrated simulation modes) Desired Experience Design of the launch ground support equipment (Launch platforms, rocket assembly/integration dollies, rocket transporters) Leading the design of the complex structural systems (requirements, PDR, CDR, MRR, Production, commissioning) Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic systems, motors, actuators BOM management, components selection, technical requirements for parts manufacturing Produce documents according to ESA standards ECSS Structural analysis (FEA) Altair HyperMesh, Siemens FEMAP or similar Work and lead subcontractors Manufacturing/assembly hands on skills/experience Understanding of the launch site operations Benefits Christmas bonus on top Regular team events – from Christmas parties to adventure offsites 30 days of vacation to fully recharge Flexible working hours (flextime) to match your personal rhythm 1 day of remote work per week Free coffee, tea