Mechanical Design Engineer – Space Mechanisms

Department: Engineering
OCCAM Space is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys working close to the product and turning complex requirements into reliable, manufacturable space hardware.

OCCAM Space designs and manufactures separation systems for satellites and launch vehicles.
We operate in a highly technical and industrial environment, with a strong product focus, an international outlook and a firm commitment to innovation, advanced engineering and reliability.
Take technical ownership of all aspects of hardware development and execution, from initial concept through manufacturing, integration, testing, launch and, where applicable, orbital operations.
Determine the applicable design loads and develop efficient structural solutions, using first principles to support critical architecture decisions for primary and secondary structures.
Perform and document the analyses required to substantiate design decisions, including hand calculations, finite element analysis —FEA— and kinematic analysis.
Identify,



specify and select commercial off-the-shelf components that meet the technical and functional requirements of the design.
Incorporate manufacturing considerations from the conceptual design phase, evaluating different manufacturing methods such as machining, forming, welding, composites and other alternatives.
Proactively drive the evolution and technical maturity of the hardware, coordinating with end users, stakeholders and adjacent engineering teams to ensure that every element of the system develops consistently.
Produce engineering drawings and technical specifications containing all the information required for manufacturing, inspection and integration.
Prepare test plans and provide direct technical support during execution to ensure the successful structural qualification and acceptance testing of the hardware.
Work with OCCAM Space’s internal manufacturing team and external suppliers to proc

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