Senior Mechanical Engineer

Darwin Space are currently hiring for Senior Mechanical Engineer on behalf of a business in Sweden. Description:

• Having a lead role on design of mechanical, structural, and dynamic components using CAD and FEM, focusing on stress, shock, and random vibration analyses.
• Oversee the generation of manufacturing drawings from CAD models, using GPS tolerancing.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and suppliers.
• Supervise off-site manufacturing of parts and inspect delivered items.
• Support on-site assembly of end products, such as spacecraft structures.
• Define and design test specifications, procedures, and setups for subsystem qualification (structures, mechanisms, units, components, actuators).
• Correlate FE models (e.g., fundamental frequencies, damping coefficients) with actual test results.
• Assist in planning and budgeting for future programs and projects.
• Design, assemble, and test mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) for integration and test activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance within the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Space Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in design and testing environments related to CAD, mechanical FEM analysis, and design.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams and/or groups, driving projects forward.
• Experience within ESA projects.
• Good knowledge of the ECSS.
• Expertise with CREO, Catia, NX, or similar. CREO is the tool we use.
• Proficiency in FEM analysis, particularly in random vibration response, shock, and loads analysis.
• Ability to generate, read, and understand mechanical design/analysis reports and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Clear and coherent reporting and presentation skills in English
• Experience in design-to-manufacture processes.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.