Mechanical Designer

Our mission is supported by an ambitious vertically integrated approach: design & manufacture of small satellites combined with development of earth observation services.Since its creation in 2018, the company has already grown substantially. Our team gathers more than 25 engineering expertise, from hardware design to software development & data science.In 2025, Aerospacelab counts offices in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), Toulouse (France), Lausanne (Switzerland) and US West Coast with more than 300 full-time employees, with the ambition to position itself as the European leader in small satellites.Role OverviewAs a satellite manufacturer and operator, Aerospacelab develops a range of units, payloads and platforms, each of them requiring a mechanical structure with stringent requirements: accurate pointing for optical unit, heat dissipation for power and RF units, stiffness yet smooth environment during launch, accurate mechanical plays for mechanism, radiation shielding, lightness and ease of assembly... you name it To support those activities, we are looking for passionate and talented designer with a pragmatic mindset.As mechanical designer, you will join an efficient team that works on cutting-edge products from their inception to their final assembly in the satellite: our activities range from performing the concept trade-offs and the overall design studies to the validation of the product through extensive testing.At Aerospacelab, our motto is work hard, play hard. With strive to innovate, in a fun and inclusive work environment. We work in short cycles – no waiting for years before manufacturing and testing to get valuable feedback. Expect an exciting job, where you will learn constantly and contribute to building state-of-the-art designs, that will play a crucial role in our missions.Our Mechanical missionsCarry out the development, procurement and testing of the mechanical elements of our productsSupport the other teams in fulfilling their duties: system engineering, project management, AIT, avionics, AOCS, procurement,... Mechanical design is at the crossroad of most of the technical fieldsPerform concepts studies and preliminary design phases in close coordination with the sales teamKey ActivitiesTranslate engineering constraints (mechanical, thermal, EE, RF, AOCS,…) into spacecraft’s structure and mechanisms concepts and assess their feasibilityPerform concept trade-off, carry out overall design studies and validate the product through extensive testingEstablish the design file of a product (configuration, drawings, stack-up analysis, material and treatments) and support the procurement processDefine interface files and validation of the integration with suppliers and/or launch authoritySupport the testing activities (support to assembly, FE validation and prediction, Ground Support Equipment)Must haveMSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related fieldDemonstrated ability to work across the team and company to drive mechanical designs to completion in full autonomy2y+ experience in 3D/2D CAD designPragmaticResult-orientedFluency in EnglishNice to HaveExperience with Nastran, Simcenter 3D and Simcenter Testlabwill be strongly appreciatedExperience with space environment requirements will be strongly appreciatedTask automation skills through scripts (Python)Skills regarding CAD model versioning and configuration management (PLM)Good knowledge of manufacturing technologies and drawingsWhat we offerBuild your own career pathDirect impact on the growth of the companyFast-paced environmentFlexible ways of workingSalary package consistent with your experience #J-18808-Ljbffr