Senior Mechanical Engineer

Loft Orbital

Toulouse, France

Are you passionate about the structural analysis and supporting hardware design for a spacecraft? If so, this is the perfect role for you! Loft flies multiple satellites per year and is looking for a lead mechanical and MGSE engineer to ensure these satellites are able to be installed safely and are well characterized! You should have a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, as well as experience in the space industry.

About the Role:

Design or refine custom Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE), including test fixtures, handling tools, and transportation containers.
Define and document requirements, specifications, and interfaces.
Create detailed engineering drawings and 3D models using CAD software.
Conduct inspections and reviews of engineering documents and hardware.
Correlate FEA results to test data.
Ensure compliance with quality standards and industry best practices.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members and external stakeholders.
Contribute to design reviews, technical meetings, and project status updates.

Must Haves:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
5+ years of experience in aerospace design.
5+ years structural analysis in the space industry.
Understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack.
Understanding of force limiting techniques.
Pragmatic vibration testing experience (both pre test inputs, test oversight and data reduction).
FEA experience at Spacecraft level. Expert level knowledge of at least one solver and pre/post processor package and cursory knowledge of others (Femap, Patran, Nastran, ANSYS, etc).
Can concisely document analysis and test findings in report format.Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo).
Ability to adapt to changing requirements and work in a fast-paced environment.Knowledge of assembly processes.
Experience with quality control and assurance processes.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.