Mechanical Design & Routing Engineer

You will be an integral part of the Avionics department, specifically the Harness & Structures team, that designs the complete Launch Vehicle harness, together with the in-house developed Avionics units and necessary enclosures. Doing so in close collaboration with the Avionics production and machining teams, as well as all relevant stakeholders from other departments.

You will be the product owner of mechanical design for several of our in-house developed Avionics units, both for the current and next generation of our Launcher. You will own the lifecycle of it, manage associated interfaces and ensure delivery on time, budget and scope. Interdisciplinary tasks and fast paced R&D are your daily business, and you thrive in that kind of environment.

Your Role in Our Space Mission

• Carry out the mechanical design of Avionics Units. Aligning constantly with stakeholders such as the electrical designers as well as the interfacing system responsibles
• Own the design and configuration of Avionics Units
• Track relevant requirements and their verification. As well as developing overarching design rules relevant to the team or company-wide standards
• Track design changes and adapt accordingly following the company processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders (structures, propulsion, sensor, actuator teams) to align interfaces and requirements
• Execute harness routing for our current and next generation Launcher. Planning, modeling, and documenting harness paths, including bundling, clamping, and routing in 3D environments
• Generate support documentation for production, such as assembly instructions, harness drawings, work instructions, etc.
• Design test fixtures, jigs and other assemblies to support development and testing
• Identify and implement constant improvements to our processes to streamline operations and reduce costs together with potential errors
• Interpret system-level diagrams and topologies
• Support integration, testing and production activities, ensuring manufacturability and installation feasibility

Qualification Checklist

• BSc/MSc in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Extensive experience in mechanical design, development and documentation from concept to production
• Proficiency in CAD software, such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX
• Extensive experience in production of metallic components and DFMA best practices
• Experience in 3D harness design and routing, including bundling, clamping, and path definition
• Strong understanding of fields affecting unit design such as Materials, Thermal, FEM analysis, etc.
• Ability to interpret system-level diagrams and wiring schematics
• Experience with testing methods for design validation such as vibration and shock
• Effective communication and teamwork skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Bonus Skills

• Familiarity with aerospace standards and practices for unit qualification and acceptance
• Familiarity with aerospace harnessing standards and practices
• Knowledge of harness manufacturability, installation, and maintenance considerations
• Experience in CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX) harnessing modules
• Hands-on experience in harness assembly