Senior Antenna Mechanical System Engineer
Location: Harwell Campus, Didcot, Oxford, OX11 0QX
Company: Satraka Ltd
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Mechanical System Engineer to take a pivotal role in our engineering team. This role combines hands-on design and development work with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring and overseeing all mechanical design-related activities and solutions for a variety of innovative tracking antennas.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leading mechanical design team and responsible for overall mechanical design activities.
2. Working alongside RF engineering, providing integrated RF/Mechanical solutions.
3. Responsible for full life cycle of product development—design, analysis, build, test and delivery.
4. Prepare documentation for design, analysis, manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes.
5. Define and execute mechanical testing and verification activities.
6. Support Business Development with technical expertise for proposals and customer interactions.
7. Interpret customer requirements, negotiate design solutions and address trade-offs.
8. Oversee manufacturing and assembly to ensure quality and design alignment.
9. Manage work schedule, resources and risks to ensure quality, on-time and on-cost delivery.
10. Collaborate with the Project Manager(s) to ensure successful completion of overall project.
Qualifications and Experience
1. Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related subjects.
2. Technical Expertise: Proficient in mechanical engineering, structure and tracking mechanism design, stress/thermal analysis, environmental impact assessments and testing.
3. Analytical Skills: Experienced with mechanical analytical tools and techniques for structural integrity analysis.
4. Materials and Manufacturing Knowledge: Strong understanding of engineering materials, manufacturing methods and their limitations.
5. Innovative Thinking: Capable of developing robust design solutions, critiquing ideas and addressing technical requirements independently.
6. Communication Skills: Excellent ability to convey complex subjects effectively through presentations and discussions.
7. Desirable Knowledge: Familiarity with antenna engineering principles is advantageous but not essential.
Leadership and Personal Attributes
1. Proactive, self-motivated and results-driven, committed to meeting objectives and program milestones.
2. Effective at managing multiple projects and balancing competing priorities.
3. Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to addressing technical challenges.
4. Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
5. Dedicated to knowledge-sharing, inspiring innovation and driving project success.
6. Demonstrates strong technical ownership, guiding projects from concept to completion.
7. Skilled mentor, fostering junior engineers' growth and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
8. Quality-focused, with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Benefits: Competitive salary, paid holidays, pension contributions, and opportunities for fast career advancement and professional progression.
If you're interested in joining Satraka, please email your CV and cover letter to info@satraka.com ensuring the job title you are applying for is included in the email subject line.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Industries
Satellite Telecommunications
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