Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer – Space Robotics

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.

• 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.

• 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.