Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Join Our Mission to the Moon Join ispace EUROPE – Pioneering Lunar Exploration from Luxembourg With locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the US, ispace is a global leader in lunar exploration. Our European branch, based in Luxembourg, is uniquely positioned at the heart of rover design, development, and operations. We’re building the foundations of a sustainable lunar economy — and expanding humanity’s reach beyond Earth. At ispace EU, engineers, business experts, and creatives work side by side to turn bold ideas into reality, driven by our mission: “Expand our Planet, Expand our Future.” TITLE: Mechanical Engineer LOCATION: Luxembourg ABOUT THE ROLE ispace EUROPE is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The candidate must have extensive hands-on experience in mechanical design and manufacturing of spacecraft structures and components. The Mechanical Engineer will own the mechanical development of ispace Europe’s next-generation lunar rover, taking responsibility for the mechanical design from concept to flight. The position requires a strong understanding of the complete mechanical domain, a cross-functional mindset, and the ambition to deliver flight-ready space structures and mechanisms capable of withstanding the extreme environments of launch, transit and lunar operations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the mechanical design of assigned spacecraft hardware, including lunar rovers, lander interfaces and Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE). Design structural components, assemblies and mechanisms for lunar rover systems. Preparation of 3D models and engineering drawings for manufacturing. Produce build-to-print technical documentation. Create, review and complete component design specifications and conduct design reviews. Develop sound conceptual designs, including trade studies involving material and component selection, with early consideration of manufacturing processes and design validation. Perform rapid prototyping for early hardware testing and design validation. Mature conceptual designs into detailed designs, ensuring structural and operational performance. Maintain proactive coordination with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. Proactively identify risks and anticipate technical issues, and define and manage mitigation plans. Coordinate with suppliers, resolve manufacturing issues, support incoming inspections, and ensure the manufactured hardware conforms to the technical specifications. Travel occasionally to other ispace offices and supplier locations Support AIT activities through the mechanical design of MGSE with a strong understanding of structure assemblies and integration requirements. KEY REQUIREMENTS BS and/or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent. 5 to 10+ years of proven professional experience in mechanical design for aerospace, aviation or spaceflight applications. Extensive hands-on experience with CAD software and engineering drawing production. Advanced knowledge and proven experience in Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis, including RSS methods. Strong understanding of mechanical structures, assemblies, and mechanisms. Solid knowledge of mechanical design, material selection, and fabrication processes and coatings for spaceflight hardware. Understanding of the design-analysis cycle and ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams. Ability to independently drive mechanical design activities and take responsibility for assigned hardware and deliverables. Proactive mindset, strong responsibility and ability to identify technical issues, challenge assumptions and actively driving problems to resolution. Team player with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment, with the motivation and willingness to continuously learn and develop. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Proficiency in Solidworks, or equivalent CAD software. Experience with industrial development projects in the space industry Demonstrated experience in mechanical design of metallic and composite structures Good understanding of design for manufacturing principles and manufacturing processes Experience managing product BOM (Bill of Materials) Understanding of structure and thermal implications on the mechanical design Experience taking hardware through a complete project lifecycle, from concept to flight. Practical knowledge of relevant ECSS standards Why Join ispace EUROPE? At ispace EU, we’re not just building lunar rovers — we’re shaping the future of space exploration from our base in Luxembourg. As part of a global team spanning Japan, the US, and Europe, we’re on a mission to create a sustainable lunar economy and expand humanity’s reach beyond Earth. Join a diverse, fast-moving team where engineers, creatives, and business minds work side by side to turn bold ideas into reality. If you're ready to make history — and have fun doing it — we’d love to hear from you. Let’s go to the Moon together. Learn more about our recent activities here: https://ispace-inc.com/news-en. We welcome candidates with diverse experience levels and evaluate the best fit on an individual basis. Your final job level and salary will be determined based on your skills, experience, and the impact you can bring to the role #LI-AD1