Mechanical Engineer
Oxford Space Systems builds deployable antenna systems for satellites using its Wrapped Rib technology. They're hiring a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop deployable space structures, based in Harwell. This hardware engineering role sits within the UK's space sector.
The
Company
Oxford Space Systems develops innovative deployable antennas for
Space. Our aim is to be the global leader in this field, providing
effective solutions today for the space-based services of the future. We
are leveraging innovations from beyond the space sector to make our antennas
smaller, lighter and cheaper than traditional designs.
This is an exciting time to join us as we scale up for the future,
having already delivered multiple systems for operational satellites with
in-orbit deployment success, and significant investment in our facilities with
a state-of-the-art head office at Harwell and a bespoke manufacturing facility
in Abingdon.
The Role
It’s an exciting time
at OSS as we continue to work on new product opportunities and establish flight
model product lines. To support that effort, and as our business grows, we are
looking to hire two Mechanical Engineers, one with a focus on Design and one
with a focus on Analysis and Test.
- Contributing to
mechanical engineering projects, supporting delivery to cost, schedule, risk
and technical requirements
- Working with customers
and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and resolve technical
challenges
- Collaborating with
cross functional teams, including manufacturing, assembly, integration, test,
procurement and external suppliers.
- Identifying
opportunities to reduce cost, risk and lead time while driving continuous
improvements across products and processes.
- Supporting bids,
proposals, supplier engagement and the integration of new technologies.
If you have the
relevant skills and experience, are proactive, resourceful, enthusiastic and
want to make a significant contribution to a growing and exciting company, then
we want to hear from you. Please include
in your covering letter a summary of your relevant experience, they type of
role you are interested in and your salary expectations.
In return we offer a
competitive salary, exciting career opportunities, the ability to work
flexibly, a benefits allowance, Employee discount and assistance programme, as
well as 28 days basic holiday plus bank holidays and contributary pension
scheme.
To learn more please click here, or to apply go to the link above. Please include in your covering letter your role preference (Design
or Analysis and Test).
About OSS
Oxford Space Systems was founded in 2013 by a team of serial entrepreneurs and engineers including Matthew John, Juan Reveles, Mike Lawton, Matthew Dreaper, and Vincent Fraux, with Sean Sutcliffe joining as CEO in 2019. Based in Harwell, the company develops deployable antenna systems for satellite missions using its flagship Wrapped Rib technology, which combines traditional space engineering with expertise from Formula One and textiles to enable parabolic reflectors to stow compactly for lightweight spacecraft. OSS has partnered with Surrey Satellite Technology on synthetic aperture radar payloads for the UK Space Agency and Space Norway, and was selected as a key supplier for the UK Ministry of Defence Oberon earth observation mission led by Airbus Defence and Space. The company has grown to over 100 employees and raised $31M from investors including Longwall Ventures, IQ Capital, Foresight Group, and NSSIF.