Mechanical Design Engineer (Space/Satellite)

GlobalTech Recruitment
London, United Kingdom
Last month
Job Type
Freelance
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
15 Sep 2026 (Last month)

Mechanical Design Engineer - Space & Satellite Industry

Contract, Hybrid / remote - Outside IR35

UK - South

Leading spacecraft / satellite industry manufacturer and service provider are seeking an interim, freelance Mechanical Designer to support burgeoning project portfolio.

Tasks may include:

* Own end-to-end mechanical design and documentation for space hardware, payloads, and MGSE

* Produce precise CAD models, assembly drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.

* Provide pragmatic engineering input during design reviews and risk assessments.

* Hands-on support for prototyping, assembly, AIT, and mechanical testing.

Experience Required:

* 5+ years of practical experience developing complex mechanical structures or mechanisms in aerospace, space hardware, precision mechanics, or a similar field.

* Must have space industry experience

* Strong CAD skills, with detailed design, assemblies, and production drawings.

* Strong track record of working on mechanisms / delivering mechanisms for space

* Good understanding of manufacturability, tolerances, materials, fasteners, interfaces, and assembly constraints.

* Hands-on, pragmatic problem solver who can quickly understand existing designs and work independently.

Nice to have:

* Experience with satellite hardware, mechanisms, vibration testing, MGSE, AIT, or engineering change processes.

For a full Consultation, please apply today with your most recent CV and up to date contact information attached

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