Satellite Mechanical Design Engineer
Hybrid (Reading, UK)Full-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Responsible for the mechanical design of satellite structures, mechanisms, and related hardware from concept through qualification and on-orbit operation. Translate requirements into manufacturable designs and validate them through prototyping and environmental testing within a small, multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical systems and components for satellites, including primary structure, thermal-control hardware, secondary structures, and mechanisms.
- Generate 3D CAD models, fully dimensioned drawings, and interface control documents using GD&T, managing assembly configuration and PLM data.
- Take hardware from conceptual design through qualification to on-orbit operations, leading design reviews, and planning verification tests.
- Optimise designs for manufacturability, cost, mass, and reliability, working directly with manufacturers and suppliers.
- Support prototype builds, assembly, integration, and environmental test campaigns, iterating designs based on results.
- Collaborate with electrical, software, systems, and thermal engineers to integrate mechanical components into the satellite platform.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years’ experience in satellite mechanical design, including primary structure, pipe routing, electromechanics, and MGSE for aerospace applications (satellites, payloads, launch vehicles).
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks.
- Practical application of GD&T and experience producing manufacturing-ready drawings.
- Solid grounding in mechanical design principles, materials, structural mechanics, FEA ,and thermal management.
- Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test hardware, including troubleshooting and iteration.
Skills
Required:Mechanical design3D CAD (SolidWorks)GD&T
Benefits
- Equity and competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits - Private health insurance with dental and optical cover, and annual health check-ups
- Hybrid working - One dedicated remote day per week
- Visa sponsorship and relocation support
Last updated Oct 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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