Mechanical and PCB Design Engineer

Job description

Mechanical and PCB Design Engineer

Airbus Defence & Space Stevenage (ex Astrium SV)

Airbus Group is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2015, the Group - comprising Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters - generated revenues of € 64.5 billion and employed a workforce of around 136,600.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

A position for an experienced Mechanical and PCB Design Engineer has arisen within the Satellite Equipment Engineering team of the Communication Products Group.

This role will be responsible for the physical realisation of electronic equipment designs for some of the highest performing RF and digital communication payload equipment available anywhere in the world, and to be part of the rapidly expanding UK space sector. You will be responsible for gathering and sharing information at a technical level with customers, suppliers, institutions and partners.

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

Main Activities:

·  Produce conceptual and detailed mechanical designs for electronic equipment.
·  Layout printed circuit boards from approved schematics.
·  Coordinate structural, thermal and radiation analyses of their designs by specialist engineers.
·  Liaise with manufacturing engineers to implement Design for Manufacture.
·  Produce manufacturing data and documentation including procurement drawings, assembly drawings and BOMs.
·  Provide cost and schedule estimates for their mechanical design activities.
·  Support fault finding investigations and implementation of process improvements.
·  Work within the framework of company standards, procedures, and processes and maintain design files for all work undertaken.

Required skills

Essential:

·  A degree qualification in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
·  Extensive experience in the use of CAD tools for Mechanical and PCB Design.

Desirable:

·  Experience of Catia V5 / VPM mechanical design tool.
·  Experience of Mentor Graphics Expedition PCB layout including DxDesigner and CES.
·  Experience of Windchill or Teamcentre Product data Management tool.
·  A knowledge of materials and processes associated with the production of high reliability electronic equipment.
·  Experience of designing custom electronic equipment housings for high reliability applications in severe environments.