Mechanical Design Engineer
Pubblicato il 17-10-2026 - Ohb Italia in Italia
Overview In this role you will design mechanical solutions for satellite systems, collaborating with system, electrical, thermal, and structural engineers to define requirements and enable reliable space hardware. You will create 3D and 2D drawings for space equipment, support fast prototyping, and manage components and documentation. The position offers hands-on design work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment focused on performance and reliability. Join a mission-driven team delivering sophisticated satellite solutions.
Responsabilità
Collaborate with system engineers to define mechanical design requirements
Coordinate with electrical/electronic teams to derive mechanical inputs
Work with thermal and structural engineers to integrate complex systems
Create 3D designs for space equipment
Produce 2D manufacturing, assembly drawings and ICDs, plus project documentation
Optimize mechanical designs for performance and reliability
Conduct fast-prototypes for rapid validation
Specify, select, and procure components for mechanical designs
Manage part lists and libraries including standard components
Requisiti fondamentali
~ Bachelor or Master degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
~3+ years of experience in mechanical design of mechanical/structural systems (space experience a plus)
~ Proficiency in 3D and 2D modelling; NX experience is a plus
~ Experience with NX PCB Exchange design is a plus
~ Understanding of materials (metallic/composite), coatings, and adhesives
~ English fluency
~ Experience gathering technical requirements and developing specifications and documentation
~ Experience interacting with customers, subcontractors and suppliers
~ System-oriented thinking and awareness of cost and schedule impacts
~ Soft skills: team relationship building, fast-paced environment, creative engineering problem solving
~ team collaboration
~ fast-paced adaptability
~ creative problem-solving
~ NX 3D/2D modelling
~ NX PCB Exchange
~ thermal design