Senior Mechanism/Mechatronics Engineer

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About Aerospacelab

Founded in 2018, Aerospacelab is an emerging figure in the aerospace sector, showcasing a remarkable achievement of 8 satellites successfully deployed in orbit. We pride ourselves on our dedication to vertical integration and TRL-9 implementation, solidifying our commitment to driving innovation in the space industry.

With our operations strategically placed in various locations, including the US, Aerospacelab remains steadfast in its mission to deliver pioneering solutions for our diverse customer community. Aerospacelab recently broke ground on its Megafactory, the world’s third largest satellite manufacturing facility, scheduled to begin operations in 2026.

Role Overview

As a satellite manufacturer and operator, Aerospacelab develops a range of units, payloads and platforms, several of them requiring mechanisms with stringent requirements: smooth and extended lifetime for reaction wheels, lightness and accurate pointing for gimbals, compactness and stiffness for deployable booms and arms, reliability and strength for release mechanisms, low power and repeatability for actuators, compactness and reliability for SADA,... you name it! To support those activities, we are looking for passionate and talented engineer with a user-centric mindset.

As mechanism engineer, you will join an efficient team that works on cutting-edge products from their inception to their final assembly in the satellite: our activities range from performing the concept trade-offs and the overall design studies to the validation of the product through extensive testing.

At Aerospacelab, our motto is work hard, play hard. With strive to innovate, in a fun and inclusive work environment. We work in short cycles – no waiting for years before manufacturing and testing to get valuable feedback. Expect an exciting job, where you will learn constantly and contribute to building state-of-the-art designs, that will play a crucial role in our missions.

Key Activities

Support or lead the development of mechanism systems at Aerospacelab (SADA, Gimbal…)
Support all aspects of the development: specification, design, integration, test, commissioning
Perform concept trade-off, carry out overall design studies and validate the product through extensive testing
Support or lead a team of multi-disciplinary engineers working on mechanism project
Support the other teams in fulfilling their duties: system engineering, project management, AIT, avionics, AOCS, procurement,... Mechanisms can be found in most parts of the satellite!

Must have

MSc degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field
5y+ experience in Electro-mechanical Engineering functions
Know-how / experience in mechanism design (non-space mechanism is fine), the more you know the better
Demonstrated ability to work across the team and company to drive designs to completion in full autonomy
Ability to learn quickly
Good communication skills
Fluency in English