Mechanical Designer

2 weeks ago

Holmbury St Mary, United Kingdom UCL Full time

**About us**

MSSL is a world-leading space science laboratory. Based in the Surrey Hills near Dorking, MSSL has been developing cutting-edge space research and space technology for over 50 years.
Our research covers all aspects of space research, from understanding the Sun and its interaction with the planets, to understanding galaxies and the matter that makes up the universe.
We build and operate cutting edge space hardware for multinational space missions. We also offer state-of-the-art test facilities for ground and space-based technology.

**About the role**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Designer to join the Mechanical Engineering Group at the Department of Space and Climate Physics (Mullard Space Science Laboratory), University College London (UCL). The job will involve working on a jointmission with the Japanese space agency on its flagship solar physics mission Solar-C. The laboratory has a long history working with the Japanese space agency JAXA.
The post holder will work within project teams to develop and analyse instruments or subsystems of instruments as required for the laboratory's space projects. The work carried out will support either instrument development during the study phase of space programmes,fulfil instrument design requirements during the build phase or support mechanical test programmes.
Initially the focus will be on developing design solutions for the focal plane assembly, including CCDs as well as the shutter mechanism support and baffle tube. The job involves many different design aspects, including mechanical and thermal (straps and radiators)as well as electrical, connector mounting, and assembly jigs for soldering.

**About you**

The post holder should have the ability to come up with design concepts and evolve them by creating and maintaining CAD models and files along with being able to create and interpret engineering drawings.
Experience in creating and maintaining CAD models and files, mechanical design experience and a proven track record of manufactured designs are also essential requirements for this post.
However, if you are having difficulty accessing the on-line recruitment system please contact Suzanne Winter () for advice.
The UCL Ways of Working for professional services supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work - please see ways-of-working to find out more.

**What we offer**

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
*Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance

**Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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