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We are currently seeking a creative and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing and testing mechanical components, assemblies and systems for satellites. Our team is preparing for a CubeSat mission in Q4 2024, is designing a 16U. The focus of the job will be a support of mechanical design for the German Orbital Systems 3U, 6U and 12U based CubeSats as well as design of a bigger satellite platforms.
This position requires an in-depth knowledge of mechanics and engineering principles and a keen eye for detail. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in a similar role.

Main responsibilities

• Design of satellite mechanical components.

• Design and construct mechanical components, assemblies and systems for satellite systems and subsystems.

• Develop test plans and procedures to ensure quality and reliability of mechanical components and systems.

• Analyze and troubleshoot mechanical problems and develop solutions.

• Coordinate with other engineers and technicians to ensure successful completion of projects.

• Rapid prototyping of mechanical components (3D printing)

• Design of satellite testing equipment (MGSE).

• 2D engineering drawing preparation and cooperation with manufacturing companies

• Simple structural calculations

• Take a hands-on role with assembly, integration, and testing

• Launch campaign support, launch site operations

• Support on proposals by providing different concepts of mechanical components and CubeSat configurations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

• Experience building mission-critical hardware and supporting hardware testing

• Solid knowledge of the production elements, materials, manufacturing, mechanics of materials, structures, and mechanisms.

• Experience preparing engineering drawings

• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

• 2-years of experience in 3D modelling in SolidWorks

• A good attitude and team-oriented spirit

• Excellent team-working skills

• Fluent in English

Nice to have

• Previous experience in space systems engineering, spacecraft and mission design

• Experience in structural/thermal FEA simulations

• Knowledge about thermal design and heat radiation is an advantage

Company background - German Orbital Systems GmbH

German Orbital Systems is a spin-off from Technische Universität (TU) Berlin. It is spearheading the new space industry in Germany since 2014. During last 7 years, German Orbital Systems has built and launched 12 satellite missions. All the systems developed in house have been successfully qualified in space for different applications: from Technology Demonstration and IoT to Earth Observation and Science Mission. German Orbital Systems’s infrastructure supports projects from “cradle-to-grave.” German Orbital Systems provides space, ground and launch segments and services tailored to the customers’ needs. The company has a wide variety of platforms within the space segment ranging from 1U to 16U CubeSats, ground stations (UHF, S-Band), the launch procurement and campaign services as well as commissioning and operation activities.

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As a Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for development and testing of satellite subsystems from prototyping and design to manufacturing and testing. You will start with support of existing technical solutions with a focus on testing of electrical systems to the upcoming missions. Your area of responsibility will expand with new projects.

Main responsibilities

• Satellite subsystem design and prototyping, schematic capture, prototype bring-up and debugging, hardware bug tracking, functional verification.

• Designing, maintaining, implementing, or improving existing electrical designs.

• Conferring with customers, engineers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering products or projects.

• Ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities.

• Writing reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential electrical engineering projects.

• Preparing specifications for purchases of electrical equipment and materials.

• Maintaining electrical equipment.

• Manage engineering projects and deliver them on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, aerospace, math, or science discipline or equivalent experience

• 3+ years of experience with hardware development

• 2+ years of experience with designing and implementing of analog, digital or mixed- signal circuit boards from concept through production

• Hands-on experience using design and calculation software, Altium Designer knowledge

• Deep knowledge of electrical manufacturing processes

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for the team's spirit

• Hands on experience troubleshooting PCBs

• A good attitude and team-oriented spirit

• Excellent team-working skills

Bonus skills

• Experience handling expensive sensitive electronic components (Cleanroom best practices)

• Proven expertise as an electrical engineer, Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; MSc is a plus

• Soldering knowledge

Benefits of working at German Orbital Systems:

• Live and work in Berlin

• Flexible & remote office opportunitites

• Be part of launch campaigns

• Office snacks and drinks, Pub Trivia, and a complimentary free day on April 12th!

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Your Responsibilities in German Orbital Systems:

• Mission design for the German Orbital Systems CubeSats

• Mission and spacecraft system architecture and design.

• Market Research for advanced technologies

• Writing and preparing proposals

• Coordinating technical activities with customers and suppliers.

• Prepare documentation according to applied space engineering standards.

• Technical involvement in all aspects of mission and spacecraft design, from requirement management to spacecraft integration and verification

• Take a hands-on role with assembly, integration, and test.

• Develop subsystems tests and full-system integration tests for our payloads and satellite buses.

• Manage internal and external interfaces (payload, ground segment, launcher, etc)

What should you bring to German Orbital Systems?

• Bachelor's or master's degree in an engineering discipline

• Previous experience in space systems engineering, spacecraft, and mission design

• Experience with mission analysis tools like STK

• Experience building mission-critical hardware and supporting remote hardware testing

• Experience handling expensive electronic components (ESD and Cleanroom best practices)

• Knowledge of ECSS

• A good attitude and team-oriented spirit

• Good communication skills in English & German (both written & spoken)

• Excellent team player

Good to have:

• Experience in proposal writing

• Basic experience developing software for embedded hardware, especially in C++.

• Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)

Why work at German Orbital Systems:

• Live and work in Berlin

• Dynamic work culture

• A motivated and young team of space people

• Be part of launch campaigns

• Pick your own work-computer

• Office snacks and drinks

• Pub Trivia, and a complimentary free day on April 12th!

Benefits of working at German Orbital Systems:

• Live and work in Berlin

• Flexible & remote office opportunitites

• Be part of launch campaigns

• Office snacks and drinks, Pub Trivia, and a complimentary free day on April 12th!

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Your Responsibilities in German Orbital Systems:

• Assistance to the team

• Commercial tasks of the current day-to-day business

• Invoice and orders processing

• Organization and coordination of office processes

• Office communication

• Independent handling of correspondence

• Bookkeeping

What should you bring to German Orbital Systems?

• Completed commercial vocational training (Berufsausbildung) for office communication or comparable degree

• Very good communication skills in English & German (both written & spoken)

• Previous experience as assistant/accountant

• Self-independent and structured working style

• Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done

• Excellent Team player

Good to have:

• Knowledge of MS Office

• Previous experience in accounting

Why work at German Orbital Systems:

• Live and work in Berlin

• Dynamic work culture

• A motivated and young team of space people

• Be part of launch campaigns

• Pick your own work-computer

• Office snacks and drinks

• Pub Trivia, and a complimentary free day on April 12th!

Benefits of working at German Orbital Systems:

• Live and work in Berlin

• Flexible & remote office opportunitites

• Be part of launch campaigns

• Office snacks and drinks, Pub Trivia, and a complimentary free day on April 12th!

Send my CV

Mission design for the German Orbital Systems 3U, 6U and 12U based CubeSats:

• Mission and spacecraft system architecture and design.

• Coordinating technical activities with customers and suppliers.

• Prepare documentation according to applied space engineering standards.

• Technical involvement on all aspects of mission and spacecraft design, from requirement management to spacecraft integration and verification.

• Take a hands-on role with assembly, integration, and test.

• Develop subsystems tests, and full-system integration tests for our payloads and satellite buses.

• Manage internal and external interfaces (payload, ground segment, launcher, etc)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

• Previous experience in space systems engineering, spacecraft and mission design

• Experience with mission analysis tools (STK)

• Experience building mission-critical hardware and supporting remote hardware testing.

• Knowledge of ECSS

• A good attitude and team-oriented spirit

• Excellent team-working skills

• Experience handling expensive electronic components (ESD and Cleanroom best practices)

Bonus skills:

• Basic experience developing software for embedded hardware especially in C++.

• Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)

Benefits of working at German Orbital Systems:

• Live and work in Berlin

• Flexible & remote office opportunitites

• Be part of launch campaigns

• Office snacks and drinks, Pub Trivia, and a complimentary free day on April 12th!

Send my CV

• Software development for the German Orbital Systems 3U, 6U and 12U based CubeSats:

• Provide experience for the design and implementation of embedded software systems and spacecraft onboard processing.

• Write high quality structured bare metal software for embedded applications for space and ground segment for satellites missions.

• Support and improve existing software and build/deploy/upgrade processes for embedded targets.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of experience with embedded software development using C, C++, python

• Understanding of embedded software principles and ability to contribute to design sessions.

• Strong skills in development, debugging, performance optimization and testing

• Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.

• A good attitude and team-oriented spirit

• Excellent team-working skills

Bonus skills:

• Experience handling expensive electronic components (ESD and Cleanroom best practices)

• Benefits of working at German Orbital Systems:

• Live and work in Berlin

• Be part of launch campaigns

• Pick your own work computer

• Office snacks and drinks, Pub Trivia, and a complimentary free day on April 12th!

Benefits of working at German Orbital Systems:

• Live and work in Berlin

• Flexible & remote office opportunitites

• Be part of launch campaigns

• Office snacks and drinks, Pub Trivia, and a complimentary free day on April 12th!

Send my CV