The Luxembourg System Integrator for Microsatellites & Aerospace Systems

• Microsatellites, space systems and subsystem design, specification, manufacturing and test
   
• Space applications, service development and operation

LuxSpace Sàrl, a member of the OHB group family, is offering Micro Satellites, TT&C subsystems, system consultancy, engineering and integration and application services, as well as related R&D to national and international customers.

"Unique Individuals creating One powerful Team"

Our LuxSpace Team is composed of highly skilled and motivated professionals having joined us from more than 15 countries.

LuxSpace offers an interesting and challenging, multinational, open minded and innovative work environment with a cooperative management culture and a flexible working time model.

Senior Satellite Mechanical Design Engineer - Space Industry Luxembourg (m/f/o)

In the course of developing new satellites, OHB LuxSpace is recruiting an experienced Satellite Mechanical Design Engineer with 10+ years working experience.

The position offers shaping actively the design of current and future LuxSpace satellites and electronic units.

Job Profile:

An experienced mechanical design engineer is required to complement the mechanical, thermal and propulsion team at LuxSpace. A solid background in mechanical design of satellite structures, satellite accommodation and electronic unit housing design with experience from several satellite projects, preferably microsatellite projects, is a must.

Tasks to be performed:

• Satellite accommodation
• Finding the best compromise in placement of equipment within a satellite structure, fulfilling their accommodation needs, in coordination with system and subsystem engineers

• Satellite mechanical design
• Designing the satellite structure, in coordination with the mechanical analysis engineer
• Design of mechanical elements, including mechanisms
• Design to performance, cost and production
• Production drawings preparation

• Electronic unit housing design and analysis
• Mechanical and thermal design of housing for electronic boards
• Iteration of the housing design with electronic engineers
• Mechanical and thermal analysis of electronic units
• Design to performance, cost and production
• Production drawings preparation
• Production follow up

• Technical supplier management for satellite structure, thermal hardware and electronic equipment
• Definition and organization of work packages
• Review of interface control documents
• Review of mechanical analyses and test documentation
• Review of thermal analyses and test documentation

Required Skills and Background:

• Specialized knowledge in the fields of satellite structures design, satellite accommodation and electronic unit design and analysis. Knowledge gained in a professional position in space industry, preferably with focus on micro satellites.
• Excellent in mastering CAD software (e.g. Solidworks, CATIA)
• Advance knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (HYPERWORKS, NASTRAN) and orbital thermal analysis (ESARAD/ESATAN, THERMICA) software
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills
• Experience in generating requirements and working based on requirements

Candidate Profile:

• University degree (Master/Diploma/PhD) or equivalent in mechanical engineering or a relevant field
• At least 10 year of experience in phase B/C/D satellite projects
• Good communication capabilities, analytical sense, priority setting
• Methodical work-approach, results-oriented
• Self-motivated; taking responsibility and being proactive
• Hands-on mentality and experience
• Ability to work and interface with a multinational team
• Willingness to work flexible in line with project needs and schedules
• Willingness to travel for business and to be part of a collocated team for a limited time (e.g. at test facility)
• Languages: Good English language skills (spoken and written), German and/or French knowledge considered an asset
• EU citizenship or work permission Luxembourg

Work Environment:

• Interesting, innovative and challenging
• Join our team of highly skilled and motivated professionals.
• Living and working in Luxembourg info: www.guichet.lu 

Contract Type:

• Employment contract
• Full-time (40 h / week)
• Flexible working model

Your Online Application:

• Please in English language
• Let us know your motivation
• Your Curriculum Vitae (Europass appreciated)
• Kindly include your salary expectations (EUR annual gross)

Please apply solely online via our LuxSpace Career Page. Thank you!