Structural Thermal Engineer

Introduction to the Company
Mbryonics is at the forefront of free space optical communications. Our product portfolio covers a wide range of emerging technologies from advanced optical systems to photonic integrated circuits and embedded software solutions. Our optical communications systems are integrated and deployed in satellite and terrestrial communications systems. The work is exciting and ground breaking and involves some of the most challenging engineering on the planet! As part of our expansion, we are currently looking for a motivated Thermal Engineer to join our group.

Why you should work with us

Get in on the ground floor with a space engineering company scaling-up to revolutionise global connectivity.

Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in lasercom technologies in a fast-paced and fun environment where you can take risks while tackling cutting-edge challenges every day.

Work in an exciting, international environment, with some of the largest companies and projects in the world.

We promote an inclusive and open company culture with competitive salary, benefits, and flexible hours.

Develop your own skills and accelerate your career growth working on some of the hardest engineering challenges in a fast paced and energetic team while contribute to company growth

Responsibilities

To become a key part of the wider engineering team and help deliver on Mbryonics’ aspiring goals mainly focused on optical communications links for deployment in LEO.

Day-to-day application of the ANSYS suite, or similar, of products to build structural and thermal simulation models for various types of optical payload systems and component levels, for example, motorised gimbal systems, mechanisms, telescope housings, mirrors, optical benches.

To aid and lead implementing Vibration, Shock and TVAC testing regimes to put for example, thermal elements to the test to validate simulation models for precise prediction of the payload thermal management.

Determine materials choice, design improvements and coatings choices, etc, for control of critical operational parameters such as, dimensional stability and optical surface properties.

Perform modal and thermo-mechanical analysis to determine stress, fatigue states, dynamic couplings and thermal gradients.

Implement continued development of engineering practices and procedures within a blossoming start-up environment.

Develop novel solutions for, and provide structural and thermal feedback on modelled, mechanical systems through standard and innovative approaches, creative inputs and by leveraging former engineering background/experiences.

Be proactive and consistently help to progress product development in a multidisciplinary environment.

Assist with enhancing the team’s capabilities while thriving on setting and achieving your own mission deadlines.

Prototype building, testing, documenting and developing processes, and producing support documentation.

Work with managers and supervisors to implement quality measures and standards, with an ultimate goal of scaling up to high volume manufacturing.

Required Technical Skills/Education

2+ years of thermal, mechanical, aerospace, optical or related engineering field experience.

Good knowledge of thermal analysis tools such as ESATAN-TMS & Systema-Thermica, as well as knowledge of space thermal control engineering is required

Understanding of early stage prototyping and product development

Spacecraft systems knowledge

Experience with environmental testing for space hardware

Desired Technical Skills/Education:
Fluency with ANSYS or similar package.

Familiarity with MAIT and product/spacecraft integration. For example, mechanical, thermal and electrical interfacing would be advantageous.

Knowledge of, or keen interest in, the space sector would be an advantage.

Actively engaged in the field of thermal/mechanical engineering and continuous professional development.

Comfortable with both working alone and collaborating as part of a team.

Leads by example, not afraid to roll-up the sleeves to be mission and deadline motivated.

Proven problem-solving abilities with a keen interest in becoming a decision maker in mechanical engineering activities.

Proposal writing for competitive tenders and research grants.

Knowledge and interest in multidisciplinary analysis, software engineering, and numerical methods would be considered an asset.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
Core ethical values, diversity and inclusion are invaluable to Mbryonics’ business success. We recognise that the broad perspectives that result from recruiting, developing and retaining a globally diverse workforce promotes innovation and helps us succeed as a business enterprise. It is the policy and practice of the Company to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants. The Company will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, family status, disability, age, or membership of the Traveller community.