In this role you will:

• Lead and contribute to the thermo-mechanical design of high-precision optical instruments for space applications
• Perform thermal and structural analyses to ensure performance under launch and orbital conditions
• Support the full development cycle from concept design through to assembly, integration, and qualification testing
• Collaborate closely with optical, mechanical, and system engineers in an international multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to solving complex engineering challenges in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

Your profileWe are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in thermo-mechanical design and analysis, ideally within space, aerospace, or high-tech precision engineering
• Strong understanding of thermal and structural behavior of complex systems under extreme conditions
• Hands-on mindset with experience in hardware development, integration, and testing
• Ability to work effectively in small, international teams with a proactive and collaborative attitude
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken

What we offerAt cosine, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:

• A unique, international working environment at the intersection of physics and engineering
• The opportunity to deliver end-to-end solutions in autonomous project teams, in close collaboration with customers
• A competitive salary
• 27 days of annual leave (based on full-time employment)
• Annual bonus based on personal and company performance
• Hybrid working options, including the possibility to work partially from home
• Company bicycle- and fitness plan
• A personal development budget
• Initial one-year contract with the intention of a long-term collaboration based on mutual satisfaction