Mechanism Development Engineer

Mechanism Development Engineer

The Exploration Company

Turin, Italy

We want you as a talented Mechanical Engineer to help us in our mission by designing, developing, and testing mechanisms for our vehicles. Your work will contribute to the success of space missions, ensuring that critical components function reliably in the harsh environment of outer space.

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as a Mechanism Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

Mechanism Design and Development:

• To conceptualize, design, and develop space mechanisms.
• Create innovative solutions for critical space grade components.
• Contribute to mechanisms components specification and supplier selection.
• Perform kinematic, torque, or force analysis.
• Consider factors such as weight, reliability, environmental effects, and precision when designing mechanisms.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers

Research and Analysis:

• Conduct research to solve complex engineering problems related to space mechanisms.
• Analyse existing designs and propose justification or improvements based on scientific principles and industry best practices.

Testing and Validation:

• Develop test plans and procedures for space mechanisms.
• Validate mechanisms through ground-based testing and simulations.
• Ensure that mechanisms meet performance, safety, and reliability standards.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed records of design iterations, test results, and modifications.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to maintaining a Product Breakdown Structure through GitHub.

Skills

• Experience with kinematic, torque and force calculations.
• Knowledge of tribology (friction, wear, and lubrication) in space applications will set your application above the rest.
• Familiarity with pyrotechnic devices used in spacecraft deployment would be an asset.
• Understanding of control systems and feedback mechanisms.
• GitHub and markdown experience not required but appreciated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• First experience in mechanisms development.
• Good understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CAD software (such as Nx (Siemens) or CATIA) for 3D modeling and simulation.
• Basics of space environment challenges (vacuum, radiation, extreme temperatures) and their impact on mechanisms.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with industry standards and guidelines for space mechanisms.
• Fluent in English. Italian is an asset.