Mechanical Design Engineer - Space & Satellite Industry
Contract, Hybrid / remote - Outside IR35
UK - South
Leading spacecraft / satellite industry manufacturer and service provider are seeking an interim, freelance Mechanical Designer to support burgeoning project portfolio.
Tasks may include:
* Own end-to-end mechanical design and documentation for space hardware, payloads, and MGSE
* Produce precise CAD models, assembly drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
* Provide pragmatic engineering input during design reviews and risk assessments.
* Hands-on support for prototyping, assembly, AIT, and mechanical testing.
Experience Required:
* 5+ years of practical experience developing complex mechanical structures or mechanisms in aerospace, space hardware, precision mechanics, or a similar field.
* Must have space industry experience
* Strong CAD skills, with detailed design, assemblies, and production drawings.
* Strong track record of working on mechanisms / delivering mechanisms for space
* Good understanding of manufacturability, tolerances, materials, fasteners, interfaces, and assembly constraints.
* Hands-on, pragmatic problem solver who can quickly understand existing designs and work independently.
Nice to have:
* Experience with satellite hardware, mechanisms, vibration testing, MGSE, AIT, or engineering change processes.
For a full Consultation, please apply today with your most recent CV and up to date contact information attached
