About the job

Orbex has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to act as a Technical Authority for the structural development and analysis of the Orbex Prime Launch Vehicle (LV). In this role, you will take significant responsibility for flight structure development projects, overseeing technical performance, schedule, and costs, from concept to manufacturing and launching flight hardware. You will be expected to own system and derived structure requirements, coordinate the Mechanical Engineering Team, and manage priorities and risks throughout the project lifecycle. The position requires proficiency in mechanical and thermal analysis to justify design adequacy, leadership, and mentoring of the analysis team, and ownership of verification control documents to ensure compliance. You will also lead qualification test plans and structural qualification tests, as well as support quality gates such as PDR, CDR, and QR. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, along with over 8 years of experience in structural design, analysis, and testing in the space or aerospace industry, is essential. Orbex offers a competitive salary, share options, and comprehensive relocation support, including visa sponsorship for you and your family.