Mechanical Engineer - Structural Design

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Job details

Company overview

Our client is a venture company that is actively addressing the planet's space debris problem by making serious strides in removing space debris from the planet's orbit. They also collaborate with other companies, organizations, and government agencies in a joint effort to formulate guidelines and laws for responsible space exploration and use.

Responsibilities

• Initial study of structural architecture and layout.
• Perform an initial sizing analysis (structural analysis including finite element modeling).
• Structural design takes into account cost, mass, and other system requirements, as well as manufacturing, assembly, and operability, and collaborates with other teams to realize optimal solutions for the system.
• Perform detailed FEM analysis and design to ensure that the spacecraft structure contains onboard equipment, subsystems, and payloads within their respective certified environmental conditions.
• Develop structural development and verification plans and procedures to demonstrate compliance with their spacecraft requirements, including the development of mechanical tests, measurements, and alignment plans.
• If necessary, work with launch service providers to demonstrate suitability for launch vehicle requirements and environmental conditions.
• We support the mechanical integration and environmental testing of the system, such as the preparation of spacecraft general assembly drawings and the management of spacecraft mass properties.
• Report progress to team leaders, group managers and project managers in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Understanding of the mechanical environment (quasi-static loads, vibration, acoustics, impact, etc.) and proven experience in structural design.
• 5+ years of experience in the relevant field (experience in the spacecraft industry is not required).
• At least one experience in the structural system development cycle (design, analysis, verification).
• Experience working and designing solutions with various structural materials including alloys and composites.
• Experience working closely and collaboratively with project teams to create products that meet the demands and objectives of the overall mission and project.
• Ability to generate 3D designs and layouts using CAD modeling tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to manage own work and responsibility for delivering work packages within defined project budgets and schedules.
• English proficiency TOEIC 750 or above

Salary

5.5 - 6.6 million yen

Location

Tokyo