Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Loft Orbital

Toulouse, France

Are you passionate about the structural analysis and supporting hardware design for a spacecraft? If so, this is the perfect role for you! Loft flies multiple satellites per year and is looking for a lead mechanical and MGSE engineer to ensure these satellites are able to be installed safely and are well characterized! You should have a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, as well as experience in the space industry.

About the Role:

• Design or refine custom Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE), including test fixtures, handling tools, and transportation containers.
• Define and document requirements, specifications, and interfaces.
• Create detailed engineering drawings and 3D models using CAD software.
• Conduct inspections and reviews of engineering documents and hardware.
• Correlate FEA results to test data.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and industry best practices.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to design reviews, technical meetings, and project status updates.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace design.
• 5+ years structural analysis in the space industry.
• Understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack.
• Understanding of force limiting techniques.
• Pragmatic vibration testing experience (both pre test inputs, test oversight and data reduction).
• FEA experience at Spacecraft level. Expert level knowledge of at least one solver and pre/post processor package and cursory knowledge of others (Femap, Patran, Nastran, ANSYS, etc).
• Can concisely document analysis and test findings in report format.Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo).
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and work in a fast-paced environment.Knowledge of assembly processes.
• Experience with quality control and assurance processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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