Mechanical Design Engineer (AIT)

Overview

Orbex are looking for Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Assembly Integration and Test (AIT) team, to support the design, analysis and manufacturing of our launch platform structure and ground system equipment.

This is an exciting role where you will be working with a team of experts to develop high-precision and high-performance components which will ultimately be launched into orbit. This role will work closely with key team members across design, development, composites specialists, analysis and manufacturing to provide you with a varied set of tasks, learning from some of the best engineers in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of structural and mechanical components and assemblies for the launch vehicle and its supporting ground segment equipment (GSE), including assembly and test fixtures.
• Evaluate design and ensure functionality, ease of assembly, and safety for manufacture, assembly and system integration.
• Conduct computational analysis of stress, static and dynamic loading, high temperatures and vibrational impact.
• Support development of launch platform structures and GSE (including Launch Vehicle Dolly’s and Rollout vehicles).
• Provide hands-on engineering support to hardware prototype development and test.
• Managing multiple tasks and work packages in parallel with changeable priorities.
• Develop detailed technical documentation and ensure adherence to requirements, safety, and industry regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational background in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Track record of delivering a whole development lifecycle including requirements capture, concepting, detail design, design for manufacture, GD&T, production and verification.
• Proficient in the use of CAD (SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, NX).
• Working knowledge of aerospace and industrial engineering materials and their properties.
• Proficient in numerical analysis tool (e.g. Matlab/Simulink).
• Experienced with engine performance modelling tools (e.g. CEA, RPA, Redtop etc.).
• Cycle simulation tool proficiency desired (e.g. Ecosimpro, Simscape).

Desirable experience and traits

• Experience working hands-on with liquid and/or hybrid propulsion systems
• Hands-on experience with fluid system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with industry standards and references (e.g. MIL-HDBK-5/17, ECSS-E-HB-32, NASA-STD-5001, GSFC-STD-7000).

Applying with Orbex

The core of Orbex\’ values is based on courage, teamwork, communication and always doing the right thing. We are an international, diverse and multicultural group that believes in unlocking space for future of humanity.

If you are excited about our mission and this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements that are listed in the job description.

Orbex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is working towards a more diverse workforce in the aerospace industry.

Security

You must be a UK or European citizen or from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention. You may be required to undergo a Background Security check which includes a criminal record check.

Benefits

• Negotiable salary depending on experience
• 34 days paid holiday including bank and public holidays
• NEST workplace pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, including: mortgage advice, health and wellbeing apps.
• Group Life Insurance, x4 annual salary.
• Orbex are able to sponsor visas for you and your family and provide comprehensive relocation assistance, this includes 1 month of accommodation in the local area paid for by the company, a relocation allowance and full support through the visa application process.