Mechanical Design Engineer – Space Robotics > Joboolo BE :
Company : Space Applications Services Location : Zaventem Flanders From : Talent BE
The position is in the Systems Department, Robotics, Mechanisms and Structures (RMS) Team (comprised of 10 persons).
The candidate will mainly report to the RMS Team Lead and the Project Managers of the Flight System Team.
Location :
Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area) Start Date :
as of February 2024 Tasks and Responsibilities Generate and develop innovative design concepts for space components, systems, or structures, considering performance, manufacturability, and safety requirements Carry out:
Design trade-offs and early validation with prototyping approaches End-to-end CAD design, optimization and preparing models and drawings for manufacturing Evaluate and select appropriate materials and processes, considering applications and environmental constraints Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, systems and quality engineers) for seamless design integration Iterate with simulation engineers for structural and thermal analyses considerations Support:
The manufacturing process and interact with external suppliers, including selection of COTS components The testing, qualifications and acceptance activities Generate the technical documentation required all along the processes.
Skills and Experience A Master's or PhD degree in mechanical or roboticsengineering At least 3 years of experience involving mechanicaldesign for spaceapplications (space mechanisms is an asset) High proficiency with CAD software, with proven track record of complex mechanisms design Excellent knowledge of materials, tolerances, manufacturing processes and supply chain for space products Good knowledge of spaceengineering life cycle, design standards and qualification/acceptance processes Good understanding of mechanical simulation and analyses (structural, thermal and vibration) stakes and issues Strength to cope with schedules and deadlines Ability to work in distributed international teams, with excellent organisational and communication skills Very Good written and spoken English.
Our Offer Working within an exceptional sector with Staff located in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands A professional and modern working environment with motivated Administrative Staff, Engineers, Astronaut Training Instructors and Scientists coming from all different horizons and countries with a common passion for space and their own expertise A full-time position with an indefinite contract of employment A competitive remuneration package and good working conditions Working from home in part can be a possibility An individualised training and development programmes.
____________________________________ About Us SpaceApplicationsServices is a company at the forefront of space technology development and the provision of services for human spaceflight, exploration and earth observation missions.
Headquartered in Belgium (Brussels Area), with a research office in the Netherlands and a subsidiary in the USA, the company provides solutions for both commercial and institutional customers.
We work with clients such as the European Space Agency, the European Commission, governmental and national space agencies as well as the major space industries.
The company develops payloads, avionics, robotics technology and products, and provides complete mission operations control centre solutions to EN9100 standards.
The company also provides engineering, science and training services, including astronaut training.
From our headquarters, we are in daily contact with the International Space Station (ISS) ensuring our Customers’ research is successful.
____________________________________ How To Apply Upload your CV and Motivation Letter, both in English and to the attention of Mr.
Pierre Letier.
The candidate shall be eligible to work in the European Union. SpaceApplicationsServices ZaventemFlanders
