Mechanical Design Engineer - NanoAvionics
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Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Location

    Vilnius / Kaunas, Lithuania

  • Department

    Mechanical Engineering

  • Type

    Full-time

Mechanical design team is looking for a curious and motivated mechanical design engineer who will be contributing to the design and development of nano and micro satellites as well as their subsystem mechanical R&D. 

As Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

  • Support business development department with the design of preliminary satellite level and/or subsystem level layout and feasibility studies at pre-contract stage 
  • Design and develop satellites and their mechanical subsystems 
  • Design static as well as dynamic parts and mechanisms 
  • Assist simulation engineers by preparing (defeaturing) CAD geometry for FEA 
  • Participate in design reviews, present the work done and collect feedback from colleagues as well as customers 
  • Prepare manufacturing drawings and arrange manufacturing with external suppliers 
  • Perform quick and simple structural and thermal calculations to justify design decisions 
  • Design testing equipment for satellites and their subsystems 
  • Process raw test data, analyze results, write test reports, and manage test related documentation 

We expect you to have:

  • Have a passion for space engineering and a desire to learn fast 
  • Have a degree in mechanical/mechatronics/aerospace engineering or equivalent 
  • Have a good understanding of machine elements, materials engineering, manufacturing technology, mechanics of materials, structures and solids, heat transfer, thermodynamics, dynamic loads 
  • Have at least 2-year experience in 3D modelling with SolidWorks or equivalent 
  • Have prior work experience in mechanical design or related position  
  • Have experience with 2D engineering drawings and good understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)   
  • Have good hands – on skills with measurement, inspection, assembly and other tools 
  • Have good English language skills (at least B1) 
  • Enjoy working in a team and independently 

 Nice to have: 

  • Work/internship experience in space industry 
  • Familiarity with ECSS and NASA standards/handbooks 
  • Experience in precision engineering 
  • Experience in structural/thermal FEA simulations 
  • Programming skills (Java, Python) 
  • Experience in microcontrollers (Arduino, others) programming, system real time control, physical data (temperature, pressure, force, distance, etc.) acquisition, data processing 

Salary

  • Salary starts from 2950 to 4000 gross/per month
  • The final offer will depend on the level of competencies and experience
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PERKS & BENEFITS

We ensure

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  • FOCUS ON SOLUTIONS, NOT REPETITIONS
    Creating innovation without engaging in repetitive production.
  • PROFESSIONAL AUTONOMY & TRUST
    Result-oriented working hours with the possibility to work remotely.
  • COLLABORATION WITH LEADING GLOBAL SPACE COMPANIES
    Possibilities to cooperate with industry giants such as SpaceX and NASA.

We offer

  • GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
    More than 75% of our leadership has developed within the company and more than 12% of employees have expanded their expertise through horizontal moves.
  • PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
    Workshops, global conferences and industry meetups.
  • TEAM CLUBS
    From airsoft, motorsports to a pilot club - numerous interest groups based on team hobbies.

We provide

  • Private health insurance (after a year)
  • Quarterly budget for sports of your choice
  • One fully compensated volunteering day per year
  • Employee referral program
  • 2 fully compensated sick leave days per year
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