Position
We are looking for two (2) Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer to deal with the design and development of our innovative space robotics applications (in-orbit and planetary), in challenging ESA and EC funded projects as well as commercial products development.
These projects cover currently the following topics:
Active space mechanisms and their integration in robotics systems
Space actuators and robotics manipulators for on-orbit servicing
Gravity-Offloading System and Health countermeasures systems for astronauts and earth applications.
The position is in the Systems Department, Robotics, Mechanisms and Structures (RMS) Team (comprised of 15 persons).
The candidate will mainly report to the RMS Team Lead and the Project Managers of the Flight System Team.
Location: Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area)
Start date: Quarter 1, 2026.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Generate and develop innovative design concepts for space components, systems, or structures, considering performance, manufacturability, and safety requirements
Carry out:
Design trade-offs and early validation with prototyping approaches
End-to-end CAD design, optimization and preparing models and drawings for manufacturing
Evaluate and select appropriate materials and processes, considering applications and environmental constraints
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, control, systems and quality engineers) for seamless design integration
Iterate with simulation engineers for structural and thermal analyses considerations
Support:
The manufacturing process and interact with external suppliers, including selection of COTS components
The integration, testing, qualifications and acceptance activities
Generate the technical documentation required all along the processes.
Skills and Experience
A Master’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or equivalent with a background in robotics engineering
At least 3 years of professional experience in an equivalent position
Experience and knowledge of space mechanisms is an asset
High proficiency with CAD software (e.g. Solidworks), with proven track record of mechanisms design
Excellent knowledge of materials, tolerances, manufacturing processes and supply chain for space products
Experience of hardware testing on test bench
Good proficiency writing technical reports
Experience with ESA and/or EC proposals and programs is an asset
Prior exposure to ECSS design standards and qualification/acceptance processes is an asset
Good understanding of mechanical simulation and analyses (structural, thermal and vibration) stakes and issues
Hands-on problem solving skills
Strength to cope with schedules and deadlines
Ability to work in distributed international teams
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Very good written and spoken English.
Our Offer
Working within an exceptional sector with Staff located in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
A professional and modern working environment with motivated Administrative Staff, Engineers, Astronaut Training Instructors and Scientists coming from all different horizons and countries with a common passion for space and their own expertise
A full-time position with an indefinite contract of employment
A competitive remuneration package and good working conditions
Working from home in part can be a possibility
An individualised training and development programmes.