Senior Aerospace Mechanical Engineer

Are you motivated to be part of a rapidly growing company in the space sector, participating in the development of critical electronic equipment for satellites? We are looking for a Senior Aerospace Mechanical Engineer with experience in the mechanical design of high-reliability electronics.

• Aerospace sector company
• Mechanical design of high-reliability electronic equipment

The functions to be carried out by the Senior Aerospace Mechanical Engineer will be the following:

• Lead the mechanical design and 3D modeling of electronic equipment for space applications, including enclosures, PCB supports, connector and wiring interfaces, shielding elements, and grounding.
• Define mechanical and thermal interfaces with the structures, thermal, electronics, and radio frequency teams.
• Prepare preliminary designs, feasibility studies, and analysis of technical alternatives, selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and validation strategies.
• Develop and maintain technical design documentation, manufacturing drawings, interface control documents, and test procedures.
• Design tooling and supports for integration campaigns and environmental testing (vibration, mechanical shock, TVAC, and assembly).
• Provide technical support for manufacturing, assembly, integration, and validation activities of electronic equipment.
• Collaborate with suppliers during the manufacturing, verification, and qualification processes of components and equipment.
• Ensure that designs meet the mechanical and environmental requirements associated with the space environment, including launch loads, vacuum, radiation, and extreme thermal conditions.
• Participate in mechanical architecture decision-making and in the evaluation of technical trade-offs to optimize system performance and reliability.

The requirements that the Senior Aerospace Mechanical Engineer must meet are the following:

• Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mechanical design of electronic equipment for the space sector or high-reliability environments such as aerospace or defense.
• Demonstrable experience in the use of CAD tools for mechanical design (Inventor).
• Knowledge of mechanical integration of electronics, thermal management, and design oriented towards electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
• Experience working with PDM and PLM tools.
• Fluent English
• Knowledge of ECSS regulations, NASA standards, and material and process selection criteria for space environments is highly valued.
• Knowledge of GD&T will be valued.
• Experience in structural analysis using FEM and classical mechanical calculation methods will be valued.