Introduction

We are looking for a part-time mechanical engineer (8-16 hours per week), for example as a student job, to support our product development and delivery. If you're passionate about both mechanical engineering and space, we’d love to hear from you!

About SPHERICAL

SPHERICAL is a space industry leader building state-of-the-art electronic systems. We take control of the full value chain from semiconductors to systems. Enabling 100x performance improvements while securing and simplifying the supply chain of one of society's most critical industries.

To support our product development and delivery we are looking for a part-time mechanical engineer (8-16 hours per week), for example as a student job.

What We're Offering

• A unique opportunity to be part of a leading space company
• Join a growing startup with funding secured from private venture capital and public bodies like the European Space Agency.
• Work with highly ambitious, skilled and experienced team members with strong track-records building world leading technology and companies.
• An empowered work environment where you are encouraged to take a driving role in the team’s work reshaping industry paradigms.

Role & Responsibilities

• Gather requirements from various stakeholders within the company.
• Understand and plan based on space industry standards (ie. ECSS, NASA GEVs).
• Design a 3D model of electronic subsystem enclosures in industry standard tools - working iteratively with our electronic engineers by exchanging and integrating 3D models of PCBAs into the design.
• Perform analysis (hand calculations followed by simulations) of the structural loading under rocket launch vibrations.
• Perform analysis (hand calculations followed by simulations) of the thermal management of electronics operating at kilowatt power levels.
• Generate manufacturing drawings and be the point of contact for third party manufacturing of the housing.
• Creating test specifications and reports for environmental testing.
• Assembly and testing of the housing with electronic modules.

Skills

• Proficient in Computer Aided Design
• Knowledge of of engineering tolerances and bolt sizing
• Able to perform structural and thermal analysis (hand calculations and FEA)
• Experience with engineering drawings

Important!

If you think you have what it takes but are unsure that you check every box, we still want to hear from you. Your ability to creatively solve complex challenges and practical experience in designing/building/coding technology tops specific qualifications or tools.

Practicalities

• 8-16 hours/week
• Based in Schiedamsedijk, Rotterdam, NL
• Reporting to the CEO, Thomas Parry
• Hybrid working environment, min. 1 day/week onsite to build strong team dynamic, focused work from home possible other days

How To Apply:

Enter your information and CV in this form to apply

• We will respond within one week to inform you of the next steps.