Role Overview:
CubeSpace is seeking a dynamic Mechanical Engineer to support the design, analysis, and verification of mechanical components for our ADCS products.
This role contributes to delivering flight-ready mechanical hardware across the product lifecycle, from concept through to qualification, ensuring designs are robust, manufacturable, and aligned with space environment requirements.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams, contributing to mechanical design integrity and supporting practical engineering decisions that enable reliable satellite systems
Your responsibilities will include:
- Design mechanical components for ADCS products and support equipment
- Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, and BOMs
- Support mechanical requirements and interface definition
- Perform structural and thermo-mechanical analyses (with guidance where needed)
- Contribute to material and manufacturing trade-offs
- Apply GD&T and tolerance analysis to ensure fit and manufacturability
- Support DFM/DFA improvements with production and suppliers
- Assist with manufacturing, assembly, and integration processes
- Contribute to fixture and tooling design
- Support environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal vacuum)
- Assist in linking analysis results with test outcomes
- Contribute to verification and qualification activities
- Work with suppliers and cross-functional teams
- Support technical documentation and design reviews
- Assist with problem-solving and root-cause analysis
Role Requirements:
- BEng/BSc (or higher) in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Mechatronic Engineering.
- 3-6 years professional experience in mechanical design and development of high-reliability hardware (space, aerospace, defence, or similarly regulated industries).
- Demonstrated experience taking mechanical designs from concept through detailed design, manufacture, integration, and environmental qualification/acceptance testing.
- Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor (or equivalent) for 3D CAD and detailing.
- Hands-on experience with ANSYS (or equivalent) for structural/dynamic analysis; exposure to thermo-mechanical/thermal analysis is advantageous.
- Strong understanding and application of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and precision assembly practices.
- Working knowledge of space hardware environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal vacuum) and test correlation principles.
- Experience with material selection and process specifications for space environment (outgassing/cleanliness, thermal cycling, coatings/finishes).
- Strong technical documentation skills, including drawing packages, analysis notes, test procedures, and qualification datapacks.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across disciplines and with suppliers.
Why join CS?
- Contribute to meaningful global space missions with work that has real impact.
- Be part of an innovative environment working with advanced space technologies.
- Join a fast-growing, internationally recognised leader in the satellite control industry.
- Develop your career in a high-performance, supportive, and growth-focused culture.
- Work in a collaborative and mission-driven environment where your skills truly make a difference.