Fleet Mechanical Engineer
Fleet Mechanical Engineer
About D-Orbit
D-Orbit is a market leader in the space logistics and transportation services industry with a track record of space-proven technologies and successful missions. Committed to helping companies profitably and sustainably maximize the opportunities to do business in space today and into the future, the company has developed proprietary space logistics technology and transportation solutions that will accelerate the growth and development of a trillion-dollar space economy, including human expansion into space.
ION Satellite Carrier, the company's core technology, is a space vehicle that can transport satellites in orbit and release them individually into distinct orbital slots; ION can also accommodate multiple third-party payloads like innovative technologies developed by startups, experiments from research entities, and instruments from traditional space companies requiring a test in orbit.
D-Orbit has offices in Italy, Portugal, UK, and the US; its commitment to pursuing business models that are profitable, friendly for the environment, and socially beneficial, led to D-Orbit becoming the first certified B-Corp space company in the world.
About the role
FLEET is the D-Orbit branch in charge of managing the ION Satellite Carrier missions. As the number of flights is continuously increasing, the number of customers interested in D-Orbit services is exponentially growing. For this reason, D-Orbit is hiring a mechanical engineer in the FLEET team. As part of the FLEET STR team, you will be involved in the configuration and customization of already flight-qualified platforms providing safe and simple access to space for microsatellites, nanosatellites, and hosted payloads. Guided by a customer-oriented approach, you will be responsible for designing the optimal way to integrate customer needs on the existing platforms.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Detailed structural analysis mainly by FEA and by hand calculations;
Preparation of technical reports and presentations;
Structural on-boarding evaluation for customer proposals;
Continuous exchanges with customers, suppliers, and launch providers;
Specifications draft as per Space Engineering Standards (optional);
Design of mechanical parts (optional);
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience in structural analysis, both at system and sub-system level, focused on:
Static analysis;
Modal analysis;
Dynamic analysis (Frequency, SRS, and Random vibrations);
Super-elements knowledge;
Composite materials knowledge is a plus;
Knowledge of Nastran is mandatory (MSC suite is a plus);
Knowledge of mechanics of materials and structural mechanics;
Experience in CAD software is a plus;
Proactive attitude and problem-solving skills;
Ability to work in a team and individually.
Nice to have skills
Experience with environmental test campaigns;
Education
MSc in Space, Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
Language
Full professional proficiency in English is mandatory.
Italian is a plus.
Settore: Industria aerospaziale
Ruolo: Ingegneria/Progettazione
Gestisce altre persone: No
Tipo di occupazione: Contratto a tempo indeterminato
Inquadramento: Impiegato
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