SSTL are looking for motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to support current and future flight spacecraft projects. You will support the design of new structures and the integration of sub-systems from concepts through to final designs. The role will include mechanical design, systems integration and build support activities.
You work closely with project managers, system engineers, manufacturing and senior/ principal analysts.
Key tasks
- Design of components/ systems to fulfil customer requirements using 3D modelling tools and techniques
- Completion of manufacturing drawings to enable component procurement and support of manufacturing activities and inspections
- Documenting and implementing design changes using Engineering Change Notices
- Writing detailed assembly procedures and technical build information
- Undertake integration of the mechanical components/assemblies in clean room facilities
- Creating and maintaining build logs
- Creating BoM’s and managing/inputting into MRP systems
- Support design of electronics enclosures, generate PCB board outlines and liaise with the electrical design team to ensure compatibility with printed circuit assemblies
Other requirements
- Flexibility and willingness to support other teams/ disciplines within the department in areas such as Propulsion, Mechanisms and Optical Instruments
- Flexibility to support at more than one site on occasion
Person specification
- Eligible to live and work in the UK and gain security clearance up to SC level
Qualifications
- A good degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Experience
- Proven and relevant experience, preferably in the space industry although this is not essential.
- Practical experience in support of mechanical build and testing activities an advantage
Knowledge and skills
- Competent use of SolidWorks CAD package is essential and familiarity with MRP systems is an advantage
- Specifying/ identifying appropriate materials, surface treatments and finishes for mechanical component design in aerospace applications
- Electrical harness design and integration experience
- Good attention to detail
- Understanding of Spacecraft Systems an advantage
- Understanding of production and manufacturing methods
- Competent use of Microsoft Office suite including Outlook
- Understanding of the challenging design environment of space
- Good communication skills and the ability to generate technical documentation
- Good practical skills with assembly and integration experience
- Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and to tight timescales
- Experience drawing checking and release
