Venn Group
Satellite Equipment Mechanical Design Engineer
Agency Reference: 7043430
Stevenage
6 Month+ Contract (Extension Likely)
Hourly Rate - Inside IR35 (Deemed Ltd, Umbrella or PAYE)
Please note: candidates must satisfy security criteria.
Our client, a leading Aerospace & Defence organisation, urgently require a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on the development of Digital Processors for use in Telecommunication Satellites. You will be responsible for developing some of the highest performing digital communication payload equipment available anywhere in the world as part of the rapidly expanding UK space sector.
Within this contract, you will be responsible for:
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Producing conceptual and detail mechanical designs for electronic equipment
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Supporting structural, thermal and radiation analyses of their designs by specialist engineers
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Liaising with manufacturing engineers to implement Design for Manufacture
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Produce manufacturing data and documentation including procurement drawings, assembly drawings and BOMs
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Approval and release of designs within a PDM system (Windchill)
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Working within the framework of company standards, procedures, and processes and maintain design files for all work undertaken
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Managing their time in accordance with the overall product schedule
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Communicating design solutions and detailed knowledge to peers, supervisor and product managers in an effective manner
The successful candidate will have the following:
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Extensive in the use of CAD tools for Mechanical and PCB Design
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A further education qualification in mechanical engineering or a related discipline. Alternatively, demonstrable experience in the field of mechanical engineering
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A strong desire to work in the area of electronics packaging for mission critical applications
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Good written and oral communication skills
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Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable experience:
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Experience of Catia V5 and V6/3DX VPM mechanical design tool
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Experience of Mentor Graphics Expedition PCB layout including DxDesigner and CES
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Experience of Windchill or Teamcentre Product data Management tool
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Knowledge of high speed digital and mixed signal physical design
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.