Mechanical Design Engineer

1 month ago


Forres, Moray, United Kingdom Orbex Space Full time

Orbex Space is seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Scotland. As a key member of our design team, you will be responsible for designing and developing mechanical and structural components for our launch vehicle and ground segment equipment.

The Role

You will work closely with our analysis and manufacturing teams to ensure that our designs meet the required specifications and are producible. Your primary responsibilities will include:

  1. Designing structural and mechanical components and assemblies for our launch vehicle and ground segment equipment.
  2. Providing hands-on engineering support to hardware prototype development and testing.
  3. Collaborating with our analysis team to ensure that our designs meet the required specifications.
  4. Supporting the development of our product lifecycle, from concept to production.

Key Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  1. A Bachelor or Master's degree in an Aerospace/Mechanical or related engineering field.
  2. Proven experience in engineering design, ideally in the aerospace industry.
  3. Proficient in the use of CAD software, such as SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, or NX.
  4. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, company cycle to work scheme, 3% Nest Pension, independent mortgage advice, and life insurance. If you are a motivated and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a new challenge, please apply today.



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