Mechanical Engineer Visa Sponsorship Uk

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Uk
January 23, 2024
£38 - £45 / year
Full Time
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Job Description

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Astroscale UK is recruiting for an AIV Mechanical Engineer to join our brand-new, cutting-edge headquarters in Harwell, UK. You will be intimately involved in the assembly, integration, testing, and launch of the Astroscale spacecraft. This is an opportunity to work in a small and responsive AIV team, with plenty of leeway to develop creative and cost-effective solutions to engineering test difficulties.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Leading the delivery of spacecraft and mission-level assembly, integration, and verification.
  • (AIV) Mechanical Activities.
  • AIV test setup design; MGSE design, development, and commissioning.
  • Create and maintain satellite AIV processes, plans, workflows, and timelines based on technical and programmatic requirements.
  • Contribute and participate in the AIT reviews (TRR, PTR, and TRB).
  • Work in matrixed project teams, contributing to both UK and international missions.

 

Essential Skills

 

  • HND or higher education qualification in mechanical disciplines.
  • 2 years (5 years for Senior) of commercial experience performing spacecraft or mission-level AIV tasks across a variety of mission types.
  • Knowledge and experience with the spacecraft/mission AIV process.
  • Technical knowledge/understanding of AIV planning, processes, mechanical GSE development, AIT activity setup, operation, and verification (subsystem, system, and environmental level testing).
  • Experience and understanding of environmental testing facilities and equipment providers.
  • Experienced with mechanical assembly tools and measuring equipment.
  • Knowledge of design and execution of environmental test campaigns (particularly, thermal vacuum and mechanical verification campaigns).
  • Proactive and self-sufficient, while yet contributing collaboratively to a close-knit team.
  • Be eligible and registered to work in the UK and/or Europe.
  • Willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed.

 

Desirable Skills

 

  • Design, produce, and install thermal hardware, including MLI.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical test instruments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, as well as prior experience working with foreign teams.
  • Exhibited leadership and team management skills.
  • Well-organized, flexible working style, and adaptable to change.
  • Knowledge of and interest in active space debris clearance and missions.
  • While English is the working language in all Astroscale divisions, competency in spoken and/or written Japanese is considered a benefit.

 

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with a highly talented, varied, and dynamic international team using cutting-edge technology.
  • Flexible working arrangements around core hours in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere
  • Hybrid working is available (based on individual position requirements).
  • 25 days holiday (growing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) plus 8 days bank holiday
  • Life insurance and long-term ill pay.
  • Private healthcare (a taxable benefit).
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Visa sponsorship for employees is considered.
  • New modern office and cleanroom facilities.
  • Regular social events

 

Location

Astroscale UK (Harwell), with prospective trip to Astroscale Japan (Tokyo).

 

About Astroscale.

We intend to deliver cutting-edge technologies that will be integrated into everyday commercial space activities by 2030.

Astroscale is the first commercial enterprise with a vision to ensure the safe and sustainable development of space for future generations, as well as the sole provider of in-orbit servicing across all orbits. Founded in 2013, we are developing innovative and scalable solutions for a wide range of in-orbit servicing missions, including end-of-life services, active debris removal, in-situ space situational awareness, and life extension services, in order to create sustainable space systems and mitigate the hazardous buildup of space debris.

Astroscale is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce. All competent applicants, particularly minorities, women, and those with impairments, are urged to apply.

 

Note for recruitment agencies:

Astroscale maintains a preferred Supplier List and does not accept unsolicited agency offers. Please do not send candidate CVs or information in response to this advertisement, or to any Astroscale employee.

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