Darwin Space are currently hiring for Senior Mechanical Engineer on behalf of a business in Sweden.
Description:
Having a lead role on design of mechanical, structural, and dynamic components using CAD and FEM, focusing on stress, shock, and random vibration analyses.
Oversee the generation of manufacturing drawings from CAD models, using GPS tolerancing.
Lead technical discussions with customers and suppliers.
Supervise off-site manufacturing of parts and inspect delivered items.
Support on-site assembly of end products, such as spacecraft structures.
Define and design test specifications, procedures, and setups for subsystem qualification (structures, mechanisms, units, components, actuators).
Correlate FE models (e.g., fundamental frequencies, damping coefficients) with actual test results.
Assist in planning and budgeting for future programs and projects.
Design, assemble, and test mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) for integration and test activities.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance within the team.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Space Engineering, or related disciplines.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in design and testing environments related to CAD, mechanical FEM analysis, and design.
Proven ability to lead and inspire teams and/or groups, driving projects forward.
Experience within ESA projects.
Good knowledge of the ECSS.
Expertise with CREO, Catia, NX, or similar. CREO is the tool we use.
Proficiency in FEM analysis, particularly in random vibration response, shock, and loads analysis.
Ability to generate, read, and understand mechanical design/analysis reports and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
Clear and coherent reporting and presentation skills in English
Experience in design-to-manufacture processes.
Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
