Mechanical Design Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 28, 2026.
With space organizations, research institutes, institutional and commercial actors as customers, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, space consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, flight test services, satellite propulsion systems, and much more.
SSC Space also has one of the world’s largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications. We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future.
Are you fueled by a passion for people and the ambition to create an awesome workplace? Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help earth benefit from space?
If you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact. We are looking for a dedicated professional who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage
SSC Space Italy is seeking for its client's Satellites Business Unit in Milano or Torino
Responsabilidades
- Collaborate with system engineer (project responsible) for mechanical design requirement definition and discussion
- Collaborate with electrical and electronic engineer to define the input for mechanical design
- Collaborate with thermal and structural engineers to accommodate complex systems
- Create 3D designs for space equipment
- Create 2D manufacturing and technical assembly and ICD drawings, as well as project-level documentation
- Optimize equipment mechanical design to improve performance and reliability
- Perform fast-prototypes for quick validation of design
- Specify, select, and acquire necessary components required for mechanical designs
- Manage part lists and libraries including standard mechanical and electrical components
Requisitos
- Bachelor or Master degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Experience in 3D and 2D modelling (experience with NX software is a plus)
- Experience with NX’s PCB Exchange design is a plus
- Experience in both thermal & structural design (is an advantage)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the mechanical design of mechanical/structural systems (in space field is a plus)
- Experience in understanding of materials (metallic and composite), coatings, and adhesives
- Fluent in English
- Experience gathering technical requirements and developing technical specifications and documentations
- Experience in relationships with Customers and with Subcontractors and Suppliers during his/her past work
- System-oriented thinking and vision
- Awareness and sensitivity for cost and schedule impacts
- Soft skills driving for the position are:
- ability to establish an effective relationship within the team;
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- creative thinking ability applied to engineering (concepts and solutions) and in approaching problem-solving during the project development; capability to develop effective ideas.
Beneficios
- Competitive remuneration package, recognizing the value of your skills and expertise.
- Unique career opportunities, including the possibility of working in other countries with our SSC Group.
- Personalized training and development programmes.
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