Job Vacancies

Job Description

KDC is looking for an experienced and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients team in the UK on a 6-month contract.

What you’ll do

• Generation of mechanical requirements (at spacecraft, subsystem, and unit levels).
• Plan the mechanical design of hardware including spacecraft structure, mechanisms, unit modules, and ground support equipment to meet mission requirements.
• Work closely with Mechanical Analysis Engineers on the structural analysis of flight and mission support hardware.
• Work with AIV team to ensure that mechanical design considers ease of manufacture, assembly, integration, and test.
• Define and perform hardware-related activities throughout spacecraft design and development, AIV phases, and Launch campaigns.
• Support structural testing of flight and engineering-related hardware.
• Generate and maintain MCAD related documentation including specifications, manufacturing drawings (part/assembly/ICD procedures, work instructions, reports, etc.)
• Generate inputs to project lifecycle reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.)
• Support Procurement with manufacturing supply chain and supplier engagement.
• Assist company-wide projects and activities as a member of the global Astroscale team.

What you’ll need

• Diploma; bachelor or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or relevant engineering/science discipline.
• 3+ years of experience as a mechanical design engineer, with experience in the space industry desirable (aerospace will also be considered).
• Proficient ideally using SolidWorks, (other CAD software packages such as CATIA, NX, CREO etc. will also be considered).
• Ability to prepare and deliver to a project plan.

Desired Skills

• Experience working in a start-up environment or SME.
• Familiarity with FEA through using structural analysis software packages such as Ansys, Nastran, Hyperworks etc.
• Experience designing innovative spacecraft-related hardware and/or efficient mechanical solutions.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
• Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment
• Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements)
• New state of the art office and cleanroom facility
• Regular social events

Location

UK (Harwell), with potential for some travel to Japan (Tokyo)