MECHANISM ENGINEER

Reports To Mechanism Manager
Role Summary
The Mechanism Team sits under the Mechanical Engineering Department (about 50 engineers). The team is responsible for anything that moves on or within the spacecraft.
We are seeking an enthusiastic mechanism engineer to support the existing and expanding range of space mechanisms used for space missions. The vacancy requires a mixture of electro-mechanical technical design, analysis, production, and test coupled with the ability to manage multiple work packages. The role will allow the engineer to influence the product offerings to fulfil the requirements of mission-level projects. Strong engineering capability coupled with a positive can-do attitude is essential… being a space-guru is not!
The Opportunity
Mechanism engineers face significant challenges during spacecraft launch and whilst in orbit. Complex requirements and high reliability missions requires high levels of attention to detail whilst being able to provide low cost solutions. Every day is an exciting challenge!

Key Tasks

• Deliver existing mechanism products with a high level of reliability to schedule and budget.
• Design and analysis of new or evolution of existing mechanism products including working with many other areas of the business (typically 400 employees).
• Hands-on engineering including development, flight build, testing and spacecraft module integration.
• Managing multiple tasks and work packages in parallel with changeable priorities.
• Interfacing with internal and external customers including presentations and technical reviews.
• Authoring technical documents (e.g., design reports, procedures, test reports).

• Deliver existing mechanism products with a high level of reliability to schedule and budget.
• Design and analysis of new or evolution of existing mechanism products including working with many other areas of the business (typically 400 employees).
• Hands-on engineering including development, flight build, testing and spacecraft module integration.
• Managing multiple tasks and work packages in parallel with changeable priorities.
• Interfacing with internal and external customers including presentations and technical reviews.
• Authoring technical documents (e.g., design reports, procedures, test reports)