Mechanical Architect

At S(&)T we contribute to a safer life on Earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. With this, we help organizations, governments and commercial entities to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision-making. We focus on 4 domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability and the High-Tech Industry. We control all levels of the data value chain from data source to user applications, and apply our expertise within our innovations, customer projects and talent acquisition services. Our headquarters are in Delft, The Netherlands and we have two satellite offices in Oslo, Norway and Rome, Italy with a total of 125 experts employed at S(&)T. We are currently looking for a Mechanical Architect to join the team in Delft . As mechanical architect you will work on projects for the design and realization of complex hardware. You support the Systems Engineer in the requirements phase of projects and create conceptual designs. Responsibilities: You will translate system requirements to create conceptual designs, build experimental setups to demonstrate key aspects, and make detailed designs of full instrument prototypes. In the detailed design phase , you will lead a team of several mechanical engineers in addition to your own design work. You will make sure you and your team follow a proper design way of working for the relevant domain and see to it that the detailed design is seen through all the way to the end. During the Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Testing (MAIT) phase, you will support the assembly and testing with your strong conceptual and detailed knowledge of the design. Requirements: You have a Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering . You have at least 8 years of relevant experience in the design of (opto)mechanical systems in either the semiconductor industry or space and science . Experience in both is a plus. ​You have detailed knowledge of and experience with Dutch design principles and statically determined design. You have detailed knowledge of thermomechanics and the design for ultra stability. You have knowledge of and experience with 3D CAD (preferably NX/Teamcenter) and FEM-tools (like Ansys or Comsol) You have knowledge of the dynamic behaviour of mechanical structures . Basic knowledge of optics and control engineering is a plus. You have experience in leading a team of other engineers . You have strong analytical skills and a creative mindset ; you can think in terms of concepts and can understand complex problems and find the essence. Hereby you show initiative and perseverance. You are a teamplayer and have a flexible and pragmatic mindset. You have a strong sense of responsibility and can work autonomously. You have good communication skills and a mastery of the English language , both verbal and written. Proficiency in the Dutch language is a plus. Interested? Then click to apply or send your CV and motivational letter to Privacy Notice: In order to apply for this vacancy you must submit your personal information to Science (&) Technology. Science (&) Technology will collect, use, and process your personal information as mentioned in our Privacy Policy. Our policy and processing of your personal information are compliant with the GDPR. Please note that if you do not hear back from us within 10 days of your application, you may assume that we have selected another candidate we would like to interview for this position. We do our best to get back to you individually, however, due to a high volume of responses, it can be that we have not been able to reject your application in person.