Opto Mechanical Designer/Analyst

My client based within a niche Satellite & Space market is currently seeking an exprienced Opto Mechanical Designer/Analyst to join their team based in Kent.

Some details regarding the role are as follows:

Key Purpose
To strengthen the group's mechanical engineering capability. The role will involve all phases in the evolution of optical instrumentation for space flight

Key Tasks
Mechanical Engineering Tasks
Working within the Opto-Mechanical systems team and with optical, electronic and Systems Engineers to develop working designs for optical systems.
Opto-mechanical system design from initial concept to detailed final design using 3D CAD modelling tools.

Analysis Tasks
Undertake structural and thermal FE analysis at component and system level.
Perform FE dynamic analysis of Opto-mechanical systems.
Perform lens thermo-elastic alignment analysis
Develop the companies understanding of structural response and thermal design.
Build finite element models of mechanical components and optical instrument

General Tasks
Maintain a design/analysis log, summarising each step in the design/analysis, development & test process
Documenting and implementing design changes using Engineering Change Notices (ECN)
Validating numerical analyses using benchmarks with analytical solutions
Reviewing proposed designs ensuring that they are structurally "fit for purpose"
Supporting vibration testing and instrumentation of test units
Undertaking some mechanical and optical assembly work.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
A good degree in Mechanical Engineering (or Similar)

Relevant experience in some or all of the following areas is essential:
Proven and relevant experience, preferably in the space industry although this is not essential.
Mounting optical components, lenses, mirrors, prisms, filters, detectors etc, kinematic mounting principles
Materials and manufacturing processes
Precision engineering in harsh environments
Mechanical design using 3D CAD
FE analysis
Report writing

Relevant knowledge and skills in some or all of the following areas is essential:
Excellent analytical skills
Competent user of leading FEA package (Patran/Nastran/ANSYS or similar)
Competent use of CAD (SolidWorks or Similar)
A good understanding of the principles of FEA
Confidence to solve stress, kinematics, vibration and thermal analysis problems from first principles and the ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly.
Competent in MS Office suite
High attention to detail ensuring that the finished sub-systems will function as designed
Good management, people and presentation skills
High level of competence in structural design and analysis
Good team working and communication skills
Ability to plan and manage own work.

If this opportunity is of interest to you, or you would like to know more about the role. Please don't hesitate to forward me your CV via this advert and I will contact you as soon as possible.