Darwin Space are currently hiring for Senior Mechanical Engineer on behalf of a business in Sweden.

Description:

• Having a lead role on design of mechanical, structural, and dynamic components using CAD and FEM, focusing on stress, shock, and random vibration analyses.

• Oversee the generation of manufacturing drawings from CAD models, using GPS tolerancing.

• Lead technical discussions with customers and suppliers.

• Supervise off-site manufacturing of parts and inspect delivered items.

• Support on-site assembly of end products, such as spacecraft structures.

• Define and design test specifications, procedures, and setups for subsystem qualification (structures, mechanisms, units, components, actuators).

• Correlate FE models (e.g., fundamental frequencies, damping coefficients) with actual test results.

• Assist in planning and budgeting for future programs and projects.

• Design, assemble, and test mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) for integration and test activities.

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance within the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Space Engineering, or related disciplines.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in design and testing environments related to CAD, mechanical FEM analysis, and design.

• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams and/or groups, driving projects forward.

• Experience within ESA projects.

• Good knowledge of the ECSS.

• Expertise with CREO, Catia, NX, or similar. CREO is the tool we use.

• Proficiency in FEM analysis, particularly in random vibration response, shock, and loads analysis.

• Ability to generate, read, and understand mechanical design/analysis reports and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).

• Clear and coherent reporting and presentation skills in English

• Experience in design-to-manufacture processes.

• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.