Spacecraft Thermal and Mechanical Lead Engineer at Space Machines Company

COMPANY DETAILS

Space Machines Company (SMC) is an Australian start-up developing in-space logistics and transportation capabilities to cost-effectively insert small satellites into desired low earth orbits (LEO), geostationary earth orbits (GEO) and lunar orbits. SMC vehicles will grow in future to maintain, refuel, repair and decommission satellites and other spacecraft.

THE ROLE

In this Sydney, Australia based position, you will be leading the spacecraft mechanical and thermal design and development which includes the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Lead the spacecraft thermal and mechanical structure design with constant collaboration with other subsystems (propulsion, power/electrical, communications, avionics, etc.)
• Prepare and perform the required thermal or mechanical spacecraft testing (thermal-vacuum, static and dynamic test configuration) as part of the qualification and acceptance steps before flight.
• Conduct design, manufacturing, and test reviews of the spacecraft structures in high collaboration with all the other subsystems.
• Maintain a high connection between each subsystem through flight configuration management to ensure consistency and compatibility of the spacecraft for flight.
• Lead the Mechanical and Thermal engineering team and capability within the organisation

PROFILE:

We expect you to have a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with at least 3 years of relevant experience in the space industry. A strong understanding of designing primary structure with high mechanical and thermal loading is required with the ability to conduct part design and drawing and performing thermal and mechanical analyses. Knowledge of manufacturing, material and or electrical/electronics areas will be an advantage. Experience with  NX siemens or others (CAD and FEA), and any FE solvers is preferred.

This position will require strong project organisation and communication skills to maintain a constant interaction between all the integrated subsystems and team members. We expect you to be a pro-active, creative, enthusiastic and a result-oriented engineer, with a broad view on spacecraft design.  Fluency in English is also required.

OFFER:

We offer you a unique opportunity to be part of the new space environment within a small company and team of space experienced engineers in Australia. You will be able to learn how to design, test and qualify space-rated system with direct application of your skills on hardware.

You will need the ability to work in a start-up environment and grow with us as our capabilities expand. Communication and stakeholder management skills will be key to the success of this role, and we expect you to be a pro-active, creative, enthusiastic and results oriented.

Some interstate and international travel may be required for the role. The ability to obtain an Australian Defence security clearance will be a benefit, but not essential.