Mechanical Design Engineer

Vimotek

Luleå, Sweden
On-site
Design housings and subassemblies
Own mechanical interfaces
Drive design for manufacturing
You will play a key role in developing Vimotek’s in-space automation products for onboard sensing, perception, control, and robotics

Job Summary

  • You will play a key role in developing Vimotek’s in-space automation products for onboard sensing, perception, control, and robotics.
  • As Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the mechanical design as part of a multidisciplinary team, working alongside colleagues in systems engineering, electronics, optics, software, and test/assembly to bring the product to life.
  • You will also contribute to establishing practical tools and ways of working for mechanical development in a space startup environment.

Matching Summary

You will play a key role in developing Vimotek’s in-space automation products for onboard sensing, perception, control, and robotics.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Design housings and subassemblies
  • Own mechanical interfaces
  • Drive design for manufacturing
  • Create manufacturing-ready documentation
  • Support prototyping and bring-up
  • Participate in assembly, integration, and test
  • Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers

Nice-to-have

  • Space or aerospace mechanical design experience
  • Opto-mechanics experience
  • Prepare hardware for environmental testing
  • Basic thermal and structural awareness
  • Contamination control and clean handling

Key Requirements

  • Hands-on experience from concept to manufacturing
  • Experience designing compact electromechanical products
  • Solid design-for-manufacturing mindset
  • Ability to create clear manufacturing packages
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally
  • Experience working with and setting up PDM/PLM tools
  • Self-driven and structured

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in Sweden

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