LMO is a company based in the UK and Luxembourg, developing Propulsion Systems, Rendezvous & Proximity Operations Payloads and Space Domain Awareness Payloads for Dual-Use applications.
LMO is involved in the design, development, verification, build, test, and operation of its space-borne subsystems and collaborates with major research and industrial players in the fields of propulsion, GNC and Computer Vision technologies.
For its Propulsion group LMO is looking for a Mechanical/Propulsion Engineer to help with the design, analysis and test of its propulsion systems & components.
Job Location: Reading, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full Time, Hybrid Work
Position Summary:
The Mechanical Engineer will be supporting the development and qualification of LMO’s propulsion products (subsystems and components) throughout their lifecycle with a strong focus on the design, analysis and test. They will work with the project Systems Engineer to ensure alignment of the design to the end-user requirement specifications, and will support all phases of the product including assembly, test, integration and reporting.
We are looking for a versatile engineer who understands how to approach engineering problems, and who can deliver solutions using first principles and excellent organization skills combined with strong technical competencies. We offer a stimulating multi-disciplinary environment and fun projects to grow your career while contributing to the future of the space industry.
Aspects that we are looking for:
1. A minimum of 3 years of experience in the space industry working on relevant projects.
2. Experience in mechanical design of components and subsystems for space applications, including manufacturing and assembly, material selection, etc.
3. Producing manufacturing drawings for suppliers and manufacturing/assembly instructions for in-house assembly.
4. Understanding of the manufacturing processes.
5. Proficient with CAD, preferably in CREO or SolidWorks.
6. Experience specifying mechanical tests (Vibration, shock) and thermal tests (TVAC, Thermal ambient, thermal balance, etc.) for characterization, acceptance and/or qualification of components for space missions.
7. Experience implementing tests, including familiarity with test setup, data acquisition, post-processing and interpretation of data and reporting results, both for mechanical and thermal tests.
8. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a larger multi-disciplinary engineering team.
9. Ability to write and manage documentation (fluent in MS Word, MS Excel, etc.).
10. English proficiency.
Aspects that are a plus (but not essential):
1. Knowledge of Propulsion Systems for Space Applications.
2. Knowledge of Pressure Vessel Design.
3. Knowledge on Mechanisms.
4. Good understanding of thermodynamics and thermal transfer mechanisms applied to liquids, gases, and their containing structures.
5. Experience with designing thermal control systems applied to space subsystems, trade-offs and architecture definition, including thermal instrumentation.
6. Familiarity with ECSS standards and practices.
7. Familiarity with QA processes including inspection, discrepancy reports, traceability, calibration of equipment, etc.
8. Experience in managing work packages, budgets and reporting progress to project management within the company.
9. Experience in structural analysis (pressure, vibration, quasi-static, shock) and modelling of components and subsystems.
Conditions:
For this role, the base salary expectation, depending on experience, is between 45,000 – 60,000 GBP per annum for a 40-hour work week. This includes 25 days annual leave.
Seniority level:
* Mid-Senior level
Job function:
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries:
* Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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