Senior Mechanical Engineer

OHB Sweden is a leading Swedish supplier of space systems. We develop, build, test and commission satellites and subsystems for space missions in, for example, communication, earth observation and space research for institutional and commercial customers within and outside Europe.

Building a satellite requires a broad range of expertise, involving the analysis, design, manufacturing, and testing of both hardware and software. At OHB Sweden, we offer engineers an exceptional opportunity to expand their technical skills across all domains.

We are seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer with space experience in the complete chain from CAD mechanical design, FEM analysis, and generation of production drawings to follow-on testing of the manufactured product.

Collaborating with external partners (customers, payload suppliers, etc.) to define and implement mechanical interfaces will be an integral part of your daily responsibilities.

What We’re Looking For:

A structured, motivated, mechanical design engineer with proven leadership abilities.

Ability to work independently while meeting agreed delivery schedules.

Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.

Ability to plan and drive the success of our projects.

If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of space technology and eager to contribute to innovative satellite projects, we would love to hear from you!

If you wish to have an active role in the development of future space systems, feel confident that your experience and qualifications match the above requirements and want to find yourself in a dynamic and inspiring work environment, then we very much look forward to hearing from you!

Task Description:

Having a lead role on design of mechanical, structural, and dynamic components using CAD and FEM, focusing on stress, shock, and random vibration analyses.

Oversee the generation of manufacturing drawings from CAD models, using GPS tolerancing.

Lead technical discussion