Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

ARQUIMEA

Madrid, Barcelona or Tenerife, Spain

Main function and scope:

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with proven experience in the design, calculation and validation of mechanical systems subjected to shock, vibration and extreme loads. The successful candidate will join a project focused on the development of high-precision sensors and robotic systems, with the objective of reaching TRL9 in an extremely demanding operating environment and severe operating conditions.

Core functions:

• Mechanical design of the system and its subassemblies.
• Define structural solutions, materials, joints, encapsulation, isolation and protection strategies.
• Perform structural and thermal calculations and simulations, dynamic analyses, and shock and vibration simulations.
• Analyse stresses, deformations, natural modes and vibration transmission.
• Evaluate thermal dissipation, mechanical stability and system behaviour in demanding environments.
• Develop modal analyses and assess design margins.
• Define design criteria focused on reliability, repeatability, manufacturability and electronics integration.
• Ensure the dimensional stability and mechanical robustness of the system.
• Participate in the definition of environmental tests.
• Interpret test results, identify failures and propose redesigns.
• Collaborate in the technical planning of a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with electronics, firmware, systems and testing teams.

Required experience and candidate profile:

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace Engineering or similar.
• Senior-level experience in the mechanical design of systems subjected to severe dynamic environments.
• Strong command of mechanical calculation, structural simulation and vibration analysis, preferably using ANSYS or similar FEA tools.
• Experience with CAD/CAE tools.
• Ability to critically review models, assumptions, boundary conditions and results.
• Knowledge of materials, treatments, tolerances and mechanical joints.
• Experience with adhesives, encapsulation, thermal dissipation and integration of embedded electronics.
• Technical leadership capability and practical judgement.

Nice-to-have training/specific knowledge:

• Experience in defence, ammunition, aerospace or embedded systems.
• Experience with ruggedised electronics or inertial sensors.
• Experience with equipment subjected to high acceleration.
• Participation in shock, vibration, fatigue, temperature and environmental validation test campaigns.
• Focus on robust, manufacturable and qualifiable solutions.