Mechanical Systems Design Engineer

2 weeks ago

Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Space Forge Ltd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to join our team at Space Forge Ltd. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and developing spacecraft hardware that meets mission requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform requirements, concept, and trade-off analysis to support the design and development of spacecraft hardware.
  • Creation and maintenance of a mechanical digital twin CAD models made up of satellite subsystems, payloads, and Ground Segment Equipment down to component level detail.
  • Work with our other engineers across all functions throughout the entire design, test, and flight model manufacture process, ensuring conformity across different subsystems.
  • Assist with testing, validation, and verification campaigns to qualify the space hardware.
  • Support Failure Mode Effects Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Fault Detection Isolation and Reporting (FDIR) analysis.
Requirements
  • Ownership of digital twin CAD models of subsystems throughout the design process from initial concept through to manufacture and test.
  • Liaising with sub-system design and functional teams (e.g., electronics, thermal, software, manufacturing) to ensure alignment of the design across the spacecraft and prepare suitable testing procedures.
  • Concept and detailed mechanical design of component parts and assemblies using a mechanical Computer Aided Design (CAD) package with design, drawing, animation, and simulation workspaces.
  • Creation and maintenance of equipment Bill of Materials for whole subsystems.
  • Define, design, and maintain control of mechanical interfaces within and between separate subsystems and their associated teams.
  • Input into Design for Manufacture and Design for Assembly (DFA/DFM) reviews.
  • Research, trade-off, and selection of technologies and components.
  • Trade-off, design, and verification of subsystems and components.
  • Creation and review of design documentation.
  • Support review of SysML systems engineering models (including behavioral and use case analysis, functional, activity, and sequence diagrams, etc.).
Technical Skills
  • Degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or equivalent.
  • Proven hands-on mechanical design experience (preferably in the space sector, though not essential).
  • Able to conduct complex trade-offs in support of the design activities.
  • Have an understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.
  • Proficient in Siemens NX and/or Fusion 360.
  • Understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, testing, and validation (preferably in the space sector, though not essential).
  • Experience in supporting and managing configuration control of complex models.
  • A working knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., ECSS) is desirable.
Soft Skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
  • Ability to take total ownership of a task and support other team members.
  • Able to communicate with teams working across multiple disciplines both in and out of the office.
  • Able to communicate professionally with customers and external stakeholders.
  • Resilient and adaptable to technical and non-technical roadblocks, as many are expected.
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of £38,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience, knowledge, and skill set. Additionally, we provide a flexible working environment, 33 days holiday including bank holidays, pension scheme at 4% matched, and up to 5 volunteering days a year to support the things closest to you and make an impact.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and that starts with hiring diversely. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Space Forge.

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