Key Responsibilities
HyImpulse is looking for an experienced engineer to oversee the mechanical design and development activities for what we call
Powerpack. These are the key liquid propulsion elements of our state of the art hybrid propulsion system. The successful candidate will sit at the heart of a cross-functional team driving our hardware efforts from a mechanical design perspective. This is a versatile role best suited for someone with broad experience from a machine design background.
Dependent on the individual candidate’s skill, qualifications and experience, senior mechanical engineers are also encouraged to apply. - Support the design and development of HITs powerpack hardware with a focus on high performance turbomachinery components
- Own design packages for R&D and flight hardware
- Own hardware management of liquid propulsion, turbomachinery and fluid system components.
- Drive and manage the manufacturing and assembly efforts for critical components and assemblies.
- Support/manage supply chains of complex hardware for both internal and external manufacture
Desired Experience
The successful candidate will tick most (not all) of the following boxes:
- Strong mechanical design fundamentals with a focus on design for manufacture and an eye for details
- Experience with CAD and PLM (NX/Teamcenter preferred)
- Experience with GD&T and technical drawings
- Experience with mechanical design of process heavy machine components
- Experience with the design of custom tooling for assembly
- Experience working with highly loaded metallic components, the required calculations (hand calculations as well as static and dynamic FEA)
- Experience with advanced manufacturing techniques: additive manufacture, laser-welding, hard machining and grinding, gear cutting, etc.
- Experience with material science, heat treatment and coating techniques of metallic components
- Hands on experience with manufacturing, assembly and working with an engineering supply chain.
Location
Our location in Neuenstadt in the region of Heilbronn offers an ideal combination of rural charm and urban quality of life. Located in the heart of Baden-Württemberg, the region is characterized by its excellent traffic connections and diverse opportunities for leisure activities. Discover the advantages of this dynamic and liveable environment and benefit from a good work-life balance.
Last year Baden-Württemberg registered by far the most patents in Germany. A total of 16,000 people work in LR BW member companies and generate an annual turnover of around 5 billion euros - and the trend is rising. The strength of Baden-Württemberg's aerospace industry lies in the integrated value chain from the screw to the research satellite.
Or
This role will be based in Glasgow, Scotland and at occasionally there may be requirements to travel to our facilities in Neuenstadt am Kocher, Germany or our test and launch facilities in Shetland.
Glasgow has a strong aerospace and advanced manufacturing community with world class small satellite manufacturers, HyImpulse’s potential customers, located there. More satellites are built in Glasgow than any other place outside California, a dynamic and thriving environment in which to join a New Space company.
Ranked number 2 UK city for work-life balance (Startups Cities Index 2022), low housing and living costs, high internet speeds - a city internationally recognised for its openness, resilience, trust and friendliness, Glasgow is one of the top destinations for science, engineering innovation and design in Europe.
Glasgow’s West End neighbourhood is popular with students and young professionals alike, while in the centre you’ll find a mix of modern and traditional homes. Dennistoun in the East End of the city has recently been voted one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world according to TimeOut.
From top events, attractions and cultural festivals to the city's iconic music venues, a diverse and award-winning food and drink scene and the largest retail destination in the UK outside of London, there is plenty to keep everyone entertained. Over 90 parks and gardens, city cycling routes, the River Clyde, and the Clyde and Forth Canal, offers urban tranquillity as well as the welcome buzz of a city.
Beyond Glasgow’s thriving urban social scene, it is the perfect base to explore Scotland. Stunning scenery in the form of rolling hills, glens and lochs are reachable within half an hour’s drive of the city centre and outdoor sports such as hillwalking, climbing, sailing, hiking and mountain biking are popular weekend pursuits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
HyImpulse is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age or disability.
