Do you want to help shape the future of space technology and work on research and development technology projects as well as hardware that will fly into orbit Are you driven by hands-on engineering challenges
Then LSS is the right place for you!
At LSS were pioneers in European deployable antenna reflector technologies serving both domestic and international missions. Were looking for a passionate innovative and creative R&D Engineer (m/f/d) to join our growing team.
In this role youll contribute across the full development cycle from concept design and analysis to prototyping integration and testing. Youll work closely with experts in a dynamic collaborative environment turning innovative ideas into flight-ready solutions. If youre ready to push the boundaries of engineering and play a direct role in advancing space exploration wed love to hear from you.
Tasks
- Design & Development: Create and optimize concepts for deployable antenna reflectors and other spacecraft subsystems.
- Modeling & Analysis: Perform structural thermal and mechanical simulations to validate designs under launch and space conditions.
- Prototyping & Testing: Build and evaluate prototypes conduct laboratory and environmental testing (vibration thermal vacuum deployment tests).
- Materials & Processes Research: Investigate and qualify new materials manufacturing methods and space-grade technologies.
- Integration Support: Collaborate with AIT teams to transition R&D results into flight hardware and ensure manufacturability.
- Documentation & Reporting: Prepare technical documentation test reports and presentations for internal reviews and customer projects.
- Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical RF systems manufacturing) and external partners.
- Innovation Contribution: Drive technology development roadmaps patents and proposals for new space missions.
Requirements
- Masters degree in mechanical or (aero)space Engineering studies or similar.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience in the European space industry.
- Very good knowledge of structures mechanisms and/or space systems.
- Very good knowledge of Python and MATLAB.
- Very good knowledge of SolidWorks FEMAP Ansys and Nastran.
- Excellent communication skills in English both verbal and written.
- Driven and proactive professional with a strong problem-solving attitude.
- Able to work as an individual and as part of a team to communicate effectively with a range of people to work to tight deadlines in a logical manner and with attention to detail.
Benefits
- A challenging fast-paced position at the forefront of space technology.
- Scope for individual development and growth in a growing multicultural team of discipline experts.
- Flexible working hours with the core time.
- A relaxed working environment with a flat hierarchy combined with a motivated and open team.
- Casual dress code.
- Open ear for all kinds of concerns.