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Mechanical Design Engineer for Space Applications
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We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our Propulsion group at LMO. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and analysis of our propulsion systems and components, with a strong focus on structural and thermal analysis.
Key Responsibilities- Support the development and qualification of LMO's propulsion products throughout their lifecycle
- Work with the project Systems Engineer to ensure alignment of the design to end-user requirement specifications
- Design and analyze mechanical components and subsystems for space applications, including manufacturing and assembly, material selection, etc.
- Perform structural analysis (pressure, vibration, quasi-static, shock) and modeling of components and subsystems
- Produce manufacturing drawings for suppliers and manufacturing/assembly instructions for in-house assembly
- Specify mechanical tests (vibration, shock) and thermal tests (TVAC, thermal ambient, thermal balance, etc.) for characterization, acceptance, and/or qualification of components for space missions
- Implement tests, including familiarity with test setup, data acquisition, post-processing, and interpretation of data and reporting results
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the space industry working in relevant projects
- Experience in mechanical design of components and subsystems for space applications, including manufacturing and assembly, material selection, etc.
- Experience in structural analysis (pressure, vibration, quasi-static, shock) and modeling of components and subsystems
- Proficient with CAD, preferably in CREO or SolidWorks
- Proficient with analysis software like ANSYS, Nastran, or ESATAN (but not limited to these)
- Experience specifying mechanical tests (vibration, shock) and thermal tests (TVAC, thermal ambient, thermal balance, etc.) for characterization, acceptance, and/or qualification of components for space missions
- Experience implementing tests, including familiarity with test setup, data acquisition, post-processing, and interpretation of data and reporting results
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a larger multi-disciplinary engineering team
- Ability to write and manage documentation (fluent in MS Word, MS Excel, etc.)
- English proficiency
- Knowledge of Propulsion Systems for Space Applications
- Knowledge of Pressure Vessel Design
- Knowledge on Mechanisms
- Good understanding of thermodynamics and thermal transfer mechanisms applied to liquids, gases, and their containing structures
- Experience with designing thermal control systems applied to space subsystems, trade-offs, and architecture definition, including thermal instrumentation
- Familiarity with ECSS standards and practices
- Familiarity with QA processes, including inspection, discrepancy reports, traceability, calibration of equipment, etc.
- Experience in managing work packages, budgets, and reporting progress to project management within the company
We offer a stimulating multi-disciplinary environment and fun projects to grow your career while contributing to the future of the space industry. The base salary expectation for this role is between 45,000 – 60,000 GBP per annum for a 40-hour work week, including 25 days annual leave.
