Senior Mechanical Engineer

Darwin Space are currently hiring for Senior Mechanical Engineer on behalf of a business in Sweden. Description:* Having a lead role on design of mechanical, structural, and dynamic components using CAD and FEM, focusing on stress, shock, and random vibration analyses.* Oversee the generation of manufacturing drawings from CAD models, using GPS tolerancing.* Lead technical discussions with customers and suppliers.* Supervise off-site manufacturing of parts and inspect delivered items.* Support on-site assembly of end products, such as spacecraft structures.* Define and design test specifications, procedures, and setups for subsystem qualification (structures, mechanisms, units, components, actuators).* Correlate FE models (e.g., fundamental frequencies, damping coefficients) with actual test results.* Assist in planning and budgeting for future programs and projects.* Design, assemble, and test mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) for integration and test activities.* Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance within the team. Qualifications:* Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Space Engineering, or related disciplines.* Minimum of 7 years of experience in design and testing environments related to CAD, mechanical FEM analysis, and design.* Proven ability to lead and inspire teams and/or groups, driving projects forward.* Experience within ESA projects.* Good knowledge of the ECSS.* Expertise with CREO, Catia, NX, or similar. CREO is the tool we use.* Proficiency in FEM analysis, particularly in random vibration response, shock, and loads analysis.* Ability to generate, read, and understand mechanical design/analysis reports and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).* Clear and coherent reporting and presentation skills in English* Experience in design-to-manufacture processes.* Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.