Opto Mechanical Engineer

SSTL - Surrey Satellite Technology

Guildford, United Kingdom

The opto-mechanical design team seeks an enthusiastic and committed Engineer to support the design, analysis, test and assembly of optical payloads.

Engineers at SSTL have involvement on a mission right from concept through to launch, commissioning and operational life; a true cradle to grave experience and will give you the chance to see your work in Space in a rapid timescale! This key role will often sit within the core team of a satellite mission interacting with other technical leads across multiple disciplines to generate the technical solutions for innovative projects.

Key Tasks

Mechanical Engineering Tasks

Opto-mechanical system design from initial concept to detailed final design using 3D modelling tools;
Complete manufacturing drawings to enable the designs to be manufactured;
Support the integration of the mechanical components in the clean rooms, support optical and environmental testing;
Maintain design logs and produce review material.

Analysis Tasks

Undertake thermal, static and dynamic structural analysis of opto-mechanical components and assemblies.

General Tasks

Management of Work Packages;
Support manufacturing activities liaising with suppliers;
Peer review of other team members work.

Previous Experience

Demonstrate at least 5 years’ experience on the design, build and test of opto-mechanical systems. Experience in other relevant areas of precision engineering will be considered;
Relevant experience in some or all of the following areas:
- Mounting optical components, lenses, mirrors, prisms, filters, detectors etc, kinematic mounting principles;
- Materials and manufacturing processes;
- Mechanical design using 3D CAD;
- FE analysis;
- Report writing;
- Delivery of work packages.

Qualifications Knowledge & Skills

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar. Excellent analytical skills;
Competent user of FEA package such as ANSYS Workbench or similar;
Competent use of CAD (SolidWorks or Similar);
Knowledge of drawing practice to BS8888;
Confidence to solve stress, kinematics, vibration and thermal analysis problems from first principles and the ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly;
Proven effective communication with project managers and customers;
Good team working skills and communication skills;
Ability to plan and manage own work responsible for budgets and delivery of work meeting project deadlines;
Good knowledge of MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project;
Able to demonstrate company mindsets and behaviours; Be accountable, Drive & delivery, Communicate effectively, Self-manage effectively, Work as one team.

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