Vehicle Systems Engineer Lead

2 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Space Talent Full time

Delivering Innovative Spacecraft Solutions

At Space Talent, our team of experts is committed to designing and developing high-performance spacecraft structures that meet the demands of modern space exploration.

The Structural & Mechanical Systems team works closely with other engineering teams and Production to bring new concepts to life, ensuring the success of spacecraft systems, data structures, and documentation that support manufacturing and performance improvements.

As a Senior Vehicle Design Engineer at Space Talent, you'll have unparalleled opportunities for end-to-end hardware development and seeing your designs reach space.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performing design R&D and design updates to improve performance, reduce risk, or reduce manufacturing cost
  • Helping with design documentation, FMEA, P&IDs, ICDs etc.
  • Leading design projects without supervision but with good stakeholder buy-in and collaboration across the company
  • Defining design requirements
  • Designing prototype parts
  • Designing tooling as required
  • Improving design processes
  • Developing mission-specific layouts for customer payloads
  • Mentor and technically assist junior engineers

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering)
  • 5+ years working experience in Engineering
  • Significant experience modelling with 3D CAD software, ideally NX CAD, and associated PLM solution (Teamcenter)
  • Creative, analytical, good at problem solving
  • Ability to work on own initiative with ability to plan own daily workflow to meet higher level tasks
  • Clear communication skills, able to work under pressure


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