Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Leuven, Flanders, Belgique iO Associates Temps plein
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Space Systems iO Associates are currently partnered with an exciting European space technology company that is expanding its engineering team to support a growing portfolio of spacecraft and space infrastructure programmes.

We are seeking a

Senior Mechanical Engineer

who combines strong analytical capability with hands‑on engineering expertise and can provide

guidance and mentorship to more junior team members. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced space engineer looking to take ownership of challenging mechanical design activities within a highly innovative environment.

Responsibilities

Lead

mechanical design activities for advanced space hardware and subsystems.

Perform

structural, thermal and mechanical analyses to support spacecraft development.

Conduct

FEA simulations and validate mechanical performance against mission requirements.

Support

design reviews, technical decision‑making and engineering investigations.

Work closely with

systems, electronics, manufacturing and programme teams.

Mentor junior engineers

and

contribute to the development

of engineering best practices.

Support product development

from

concept through qualification and delivery.

Requirements

Proven experience as a

Mechanical Engineer within the space sector.

Strong background in:

structural analysis, thermal analysis, finite Element Analysis (FEA), mechanical design

Ability to take ownership of projects

and

provide technical leadership

when required.

Strong communication skills

and experience

working within multidisciplinary teams.

Previous mentoring or coaching

experience would be advantageous.

EU citizenship is required

due to project restrictions.

What’s on Offer?

Work on innovative space programmes with tangible mission impact.

Opportunity to influence technical direction and mentor the next generation of engineers.

Collaborative engineering culture alongside highly experienced industry professionals.

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If you are passionate about advanced space systems and want to play a key role in delivering innovative space technologies, we’d love to hear from you.