mechanical design engineer
Join the Redwire Space team in developing and fielding end-to-end innovative mission critical space system solutions for next generation space architecture. At Redwire, you will work closely with customers from concept development through mission operations to ensure mission success.
Job description
As a Mechanical Design Engineer you would be responsible for the mechanical design of scientific instruments and satellites on a project level. Starting from requirements, you create, together with a team of specialists, the mechanical parts on a conceptual and detailed level. The design has to be done within a multidisciplinary perspective.
Desired skills/experience/knowledge
- Master’s degree, preferably in product development, mechanical engineering, electro-mechanical engineering or similar by experience
- At least 5 years of experience in a technical environment.
- You are highly motivated, technically orientated and can perform when deadlines are approaching.
- You have a practical knowledge of mechanisms, materials, coatings and manufacturing techniques, and can support your designs with basic functional, structural, and thermal analysis.
- You are a team player and like to take initiative, you see a problem as challenges. You are able to support your colleagues in identifying original ideas and building upon them.
- Having experience in 3D modelling (CREO) is an asset.
- You are able to generate documents and communicate in English. Knowledge of Dutch is an asset.
Disclaimer
Please bear in mind that our company is bound by ITAR regulations, restricting candidates from certain countries or holders of double nationalities.
Offer
- You’ll not only get to work in a well-known space company offering flexibility, work-life balance, and an open and friendly working environment, but you will also become one of the privileged engineers that can say some of the hardware they helped built is actually orbiting Earth!
- Possibility of working for space instruments or working for space equipment.
Interested, but not sure you meet every single requirement? Research shows that men will apply to jobs when they meet only 60% of the requirements, but women and other minority groups may only apply if they're sure they meet 100%. If you were turning away because you don't meet 100%, well, we'd still like to hear from you - tell us how you're the best fit for the requirements you're sure you meet.
To accept positions and relocate to Redwire Space, candidates must
- have a police/criminal record check, that is not more than six months old.
- be approved by ITAR regulations.
- be uploaded to the greenhouse portal.
- apply directly or be uploaded by a recognized partner.
