LMO
reading
Full Time
Permanent
Mechanical Engineer (Design and Analysis) for Space Applications
LMO is a company based in the UK and Luxembourg, developing Propulsion Systems, Rendezvous & Proximity Operations Payloads and Space Domain Awareness Payloads for Dual-Use applications.
LMO is involved in the design, development, verification, build, test, and operation of its space-borne subsystems and collaborates with major research and industrial players in the fields of propulsion, GNC and Computer Vision technologies.
For its Propulsion group LMO is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to help with the design and analysis of its propulsion systems & components.
Job Location
Reading, United Kingdom
Full Time Employment
Hybrid Work
Position Summary
The Mechanical Engineer will be supporting the development and qualification of LMO’s propulsion products (subsystems and components) throughout their lifecycle with strong focus on the design, structural and thermal analysis. They will work with the project Systems Engineer to ensure alignment of the design to the end user requirement specifications, and will support all phases of the product including assembly, test, integration and reporting. As Analysist they will have a predominant role in designing the test setup and specifications for vibration testing, shock testing and TVAC testing with external facilities, as well as processing the measurements and feeding the outcomes back into the design of the subsystems.
The mechanical engineer will be working together with other disciplines like propulsion engineers, electrical engineers, etc. and coordinating with project managers to ensure the successful technical outcome.
We are looking for a versatile engineer who understand how to approach engineering problems, and who can deliver solutions using first principles and excellent organization skills combined with strong technical competencies. We offer a stimulating multi-disciplinary environments and fun projects to grow your career while contributing to the future of space industry.
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Conditions
For this role the base salary expectation, depending on experience, is between 45,000 – 60,000 GBP per annum for a 40-hour work week. This includes 25 days annual leave.