Thermo-Mechanical Engineer
Pubblicato il 08-08-2026 - SSC Space in Benevento
Overview
On behalf of one of our customer – in Benevento, Italy – we are looking for a Thermo-Mechanical Engineer.
As such, you help shape the next generation of space-borne optical instruments that push the boundaries of Earth observation and planetary science.
Working from the Customer headquarter, you contribute to missions that will fly on satellites and asteroid explorers, where performance, precision, and reliability are critical for success in orbit.
You join an international team with a start?up mindset, where engineering decisions directly influence hardware that will operate in the most demanding environment imaginable: space.
From early design choices to final qualification testing, your work ensures that our instruments survive launch and perform flawlessly in orbit, enabling new scientific discoveries and commercial applications in the rapidly evolving New Space sector.
Requirements A Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in thermo?mechanical design and analysis, ideally within space, aerospace, or high?tech precision engineering.
Strong understanding of thermal and structural behavior of complex systems under extreme conditions.
Hands?on mindset with experience in hardware development, integration, and testing.
Ability to work effectively in small,
international teams with a proactive and collaborative attitude.
Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
Responsibilities Lead and contribute to the thermo?mechanical design of high?precision optical instruments for space applications.
Perform thermal and structural analyses to ensure performance under launch and orbital conditions.
Support the full development cycle from concept design through to assembly, integration, and qualification testing.
Collaborate closely with optical, mechanical, and system engineers in an international multidisciplinary team.
Contribute to solving complex engineering challenges in a fast?paced, project?driven environment.
Benefits A unique, international working environment at the intersection of physics and engineering.
The opportunity to deliver end?to?end solutions in autonomous project teams, in close collaboration with customers.
A competitive salary with an annual premio based on individual and company performance.
20 days of annual leave (based on full?time employment).
13th month salary payment.
Hybrid working options, including the possibility to work partially from home.
A personal development budget.
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