Mechanical Engineer

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Join ispace EUROPE - Pioneering Lunar Exploration from Luxembourg

With locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the US, ispace is a global leader in lunar exploration. Our European branch, based in Luxembourg, is uniquely positioned at the heart of rover design, development, and operations.

We’re building the foundations of a sustainable lunar economy - and expanding humanity’s reach beyond Earth.

At ispace EU, engineers, business experts, and creatives work side by side to turn bold ideas into reality, driven by our mission: “Expand our Planet, Expand our Future.”

TITLE: Mechanical Engineer

LOCATION: Luxembourg

ABOUT THE ROLE

ispace EUROPE is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The candidate must have extensive hands-on experience in mechanical design and manufacturing of spacecraft structures and components.

The Mechanical Engineer will own the mechanical development of ispace Europe’s next-generation lunar rover, taking responsibility for the mechanical design from concept to flight. The position requires a strong understanding of the complete mechanical domain, a cross-functional mindset, and the ambition to deliver flight-ready space structures and mechanisms capable of withstanding the extreme environments of launch, transit and lunar operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the mechanical design of assigned spacecraft hardware, including lunar rovers, lander interfaces and Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE).
• Design structural components, assemblies and mechanisms for lunar rover systems.
• Preparation of 3D models and engineering drawings for manufacturing.
• Produce build-to-print technical documentation.
• Create, review and complete component design specifications and conduct design reviews.
• Develop sound conceptual designs, including trade studies involving material and component selection, with early consideration of manufacturing processes and design validation.
• Perform rapid prototyping for early hardware testing and design validation.
• Mature conceptual designs into detailed designs, ensuring structural and operational performance.
• Maintain proactive coordination with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Proactively identify risks and anticipate technical issues, and define and manage mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with suppliers, resolve manufacturing issues, support incoming inspections, and ensure the manufactured hardware conforms to the technical specifications.
• Travel occasionally to other ispace offices and supplier locations
• Support AIT activities through the mechanical design of MGSE with a strong understanding of structure assemblies and integration requirements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• BS and/or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5 to 10+ years of proven professional experience in mechanical design for aerospace, aviation or spaceflight applications.
• Extensive hands-on experience with CAD software and engineering drawing production.
• Advanced knowledge and proven experience in Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis, including RSS methods.
• Strong understanding of mechanical structures, assemblies, and mechanisms.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical design, material selection, and fabrication processes and coatings for spaceflight hardware.
• Understanding of the design-analysis cycle and ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ability to independently drive mechanical design activities and take responsibility for assigned hardware and deliverables.
• Proactive mindset, strong responsibility and ability to identify technical issues, challenge assumptions and actively driving problems to resolution.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment, with the motivation and willingness to continuously learn and develop.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in Solidworks, or equivalent CAD software.
• Experience with industrial development projects in the space industry
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical design of metallic and composite structures
• Good understanding of design for manufacturing principles and manufacturing processes
• Experience managing product BOM (Bill of Materials)
• Understanding of structure and thermal implications on the mechanical design
• Experience taking hardware through a complete project lifecycle, from concept to flight.
• Practical knowledge of relevant ECSS standards