About us
We are a Belgian engineering consulting firm that assists SMEs and large industrial organizations in bringing their innovation and R&D initiatives to life.
Job Description
For one aerospace client who develops a range of units, payloads and platforms, each of them requiring a mechanical structure with stringent requirements: accurate pointing for optical unit, heat dissipation for power and RF units, stiffness yet smooth environment during launch, accurate mechanical plays for mechanism, radiation shielding, lightness and ease of assembly... you name it! To support those activities, we are looking for passionate and talented designer with a pragmatic mindset.
As mechanical designer, 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.
Our Mechanical missions
Carry out the development, procurement and testing of the mechanical elements of our products
Support the other teams in fulfilling their duties: system engineering, project management, AIT, avionics, AOCS, procurement,... Mechanical design is at the crossroad of most of the technical fields!
Perform concepts studies and preliminary design phases in close coordination with the sales team
Key Activities
Translate engineering constraints (mechanical, thermal, EE, RF, AOCS,…) into spacecraft's structure and mechanisms concepts and assess their feasibility
Perform concept trade-off, carry out overall design studies and validate the product through extensive testing
Establish the design file of a product (configuration, drawings, stack-up analysis, material and treatments) and support the procurement process
Define interface files and validation of the integration with suppliers and/or launch authority
Support the testing activities (support to assembly, FE validation and prediction, Ground Support Equipment)
Required qualifications
Must have
MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field
Demonstrated ability to work across the team and company to drive mechanical designs to completion in full autonomy
2y+ experience in 3D/2D CAD design
Good communication skills
Pragmatic
Result-oriented
Fluency in English
Nice to Have
Experience with Nastran, Simcenter 3D and Simcenter Testlab will be strongly appreciated
Experience with space environment requirements will be strongly appreciated
Task automation skills through scripts (Python)
Skills regarding CAD model versioning and configuration management (PLM)
Good knowledge of manufacturing technologies and drawings
Benefits
We offer you a position as a consultant within the fascinating world of high tech and innovation. We provide a complete package with on one side training, coaching and a close follow-up, and on the other side a balanced salary package with fringe benefits based on your capabilities and experience.
Working with us means choosing a long-term perspective, development possibilities, and a personal approach. A human-centered, diverse company that values and supports your physical and mental well-being.
