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Senior Mechanical Structural Design Engineer
2019-01-29 18:29:57| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Senior Mechanical Structural Design Engineer Workplace Forres, Invernesshire Travel Occasional within Europe Salary Competitive Negotiable, relocation assistance equity options Orbex is a wellfunded emerging and innovative European space launch company. It is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for an exciting spaceflight development role based in Forres Invernesshire at our new engineering and manufacturing centre. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Mechanical Structural Design Engineer to work on a new class of orbital space launch vehicle. The system you will work on will be a critical, integral part of the main structure of the launch vehicle. You will probably be a highly experienced aerospacemotorsport composites engineer, working in an environment that rarely gives you a chance to see your work in action. You will be eager for a fast paced opportunity that offers exceptional freedom and responsibility, as well as the chance to create a critical system on a European space launch vehicle. Your responsibilities as the Mechanical Structural Design Engineer will include Design, analysis and manufacturing of structural elements for the Orbex launch vehicle Testing qualification programme development and execution Maintaining and updating structuresrelated design documents Internal and external production and materials liaison Requirements of the Mechanical Structural Design Engineer 48 years of experience in airframe, motorsport or spacecraft structural design Understanding of parts design and total subsystem relations Understanding of metals and composite materials Sealing, joints and tribology in under pressures and thermal loads Detailed understanding of loads, stress, thermal, fatigue and radiation cycles General production and additive manufacturing experience CAD experience, ideally Solidworks CFD experience, Ansys preferred Minimum of a bachelors degree in aerospace, mechanical or structural engineering 46 years of composite manufacturing experience in aerospace or similar environment A creative, lateral thinker, able to solve problem pragmatically Able to find innovative solutions to complete mechanical and structural problems Fluency in use of CAD FEA systems A flexible and dedicated mindset English language skills. We are looking for experienced candidates who can demonstrate they get things done with a pragmatic attitude and reliable results. In this role we expect a lot of practical, handson engagement with suppliers and a wide degree of flexibility and responsibility to achieve a specific outcome. For the right candidates they offer a benefits package that includes the opportunity to earn an equity stake in the company. You must be a European citizen, from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention. You may be required to undergo security screening. If this role interests you please send your CV or contact recruitmentorbex.space
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