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Orbex Space Mechanical Design Engineer - Fluids in Copenhagen, Denmark
Orbex is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer for Fluid Hardware to join our Fluid Systems Team in pushing the boundaries of fluidic system component design.
You will deliver high performance fluid control to both the propulsion and structural teams that engage in a fast paced, ever-changing environment. You will contribute to quick decision making so other departments make use of the solutions and products you deliver.
Orbex
Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime vehicle being prepared to launch from our home spaceport, Sutherland Spaceport. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over €122m of project financing secured, a number of customers signed up, our launch licence application submitted, and backing from organisations including UKSA and ESA.
We are a rapidly growing company with staff located between our production and test facilities in Forres, Scotland and Copenhagen, Denmark. Working on cutting-edge advances in rocket fuel technology, Prime’s carbon footprint is up to 96% lower than comparable vehicles, leading to innovations in propulsion and tank structures. A state-of-the-art re-flight system means we can recover and reuse our technology, and innovations in separation mechanisms mean we leave no debris in space.
Having developed in-house production capability, we can 3D print complex engines, produce full-scale carbon composite fuel tanks, and have avionics and software testing labs in both Scotland and Denmark. Based in Forres, you will be right in the heart of this fast-paced cutting-edge company, gaining a unique insight into what it takes to build a new launch vehicle for a buoyant commercial market.
The Position
Responsibilities of the role
An experienced engineer who can take ownership of the products assigned including the design, development and qualification of mission-critical fluid components and systems including valves and associated mechanisms such as actuation.
Use analytical and numerical methods to determine design viability and verify requirements. Perform system level analysis to determine the impact of designs in a larger system.
Establish the necessary baseline requirements, documentation, programme management, conceptual design, detail design, testing and production of fluid system components assigned.
Work within a multi-disciplinary team and company to achieve the desired objectives.
Work with a multitude of software and hardware to validate and verify your products for flight.
Working with in-house and external production teams to design, produce and integrate flight-grade propulsion hardware. This would include collaborating with suppliers and sub-contractors directly and establishing those relationships.
Procure the necessary materials and services required by creating the required purchase requisitions and keeping track of your project budget.
Create and establish the necessary quality control documentation.
Collaborating with in-house teams to facilitate and conduct propulsion development test campaigns and qualification testing. This includes acting as a technical authority on larger testing campaigns involving fluid systems.
Ability to work with multiple projects simultaneously and have flexibility to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
Key Qualifications and Experience
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
Proven industry experience in the design of hydraulic systems, valves and valve components, valve actuators, and associated control components. This included but not limited to, design calculations, simulations, analytical and numerical models, ETC.
Experienced in the integration and testing of fluid hardware including the required documentation.
Experience with assembly and dimensional inspection of manufactured hardware.
Mechanical CAD Design, GD & T.
CAD / CFD experience, Solidworks, Solidworks FEA/CFD, Ansys mechanical, fluent/CFX.
Project planning & budgeting skills.
MS office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, projects, etc is required.
Desirable Skills and Experience
ERP software experience desirable
Strong proven knowledge of manufacturing and quality techniques commonly applied in rocket propulsion technology, specific emphasis on additive manufacturing desired
Cryogenic oxygen experience preferable
Experience with Python, EcoSim or AmeSim is preferred.
Personality
Orbex is a high-paced, startup culture where you will be encouraged to assume responsibility for tasks and see them through.
It is imperative that you take initiative, communicate openly and can collaborate with technical and non technical team members.
You will be energetic and have the confidence in your abilities and experience to take your projects and make them successful. You will be self-driven and deliver products according to the agreed project schedule. You will be a creative thinker with a methodological approach, with awareness of your projects and the progress needed to ensure the product design direction is still the best solution. Since collaboration is the key, you will be open, friendly, and communicate well.
Location
Our roles need to be on-site in Denmark due to the nature of the position, export controls and security. This role is based in Copenhagen at Orbex’s Danish propulsion engineering and manufacturing site.
Copenhagen is one of Europe's most modern and aesthetically interesting cities. It is regarded as being one of the most livable cities in the world, with a strong reputation for being clean, green and sustainable.
With a huge, active waterfront and a lively social scene, Copenhagen offers a wide range of social activities and leisure opportunities, all with a uniquely Scandinavian flair. Activities include cycling and sailing, and the centre of the city is famed for it's cultural highlights.
Security
You must be a UK or European citizen, or from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention.
Benefits
For the right candidate, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
Competitive salary
Annual 1% special holiday allowance
Share Options in the company so you will really benefit from your hard work as the company grows and is successful
Group Life Insurance
Enhanced vacation leave including the Danish Holiday act (25 days) + an additional 5 days, public holidays and up to 3 additional enhanced public holidays.
Up to 8 days additional leave for child related sickness (up to aged 8)
Orbex are able to sponsor visas for you and your family and provide comprehensive relocation assistance, this includes 1 month of accommodation in the local area paid for by the company, a relocation allowance and full support through the visa application process.
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