Mechanisms Design Engineer
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About the Role
AirQ is looking for a Mechanisms Design Engineer to join their R&D team, responsible for designing, analyzing, and developing mechanical/electric/hydraulic mechanisms for launch and recovery systems, flight control linkages, and landing gears.
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Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanisms/actuation systems including launchers, launcher cradles, landing gear assemblies, control surface linkages, payload/parachute deployment mechanisms, and various electromechanical systems
- Develop mechanism concepts from first principles, evaluating trade offs between complexity, weight, reliability, and manufacturability
- Design and develop hydraulic actuation systems — including circuit design, component selection (cylinders, valves, accumulators, pumps), and integration with structural and control architecture
- Design electromechanical actuation systems, integrating linear and rotary actuators, servo drives, and associated mechanical hardware
- Ensure system designs comply with relevant safety, sealing, and environmental protection requirements
- Collaborate with avionics and software teams to define actuator command interfaces and feedback requirements
- Define mechanical interfaces with adjacent structures, avionics, and control systems to ensure seamless integration across subsystems
- Optimize mechanisms for weight efficiency, structural durability, wear life, and ease of assembly and maintenance
- Perform kinematic and dynamic analysis to define and validate systems across the full operational envelope
- Analyze force transmission through linkage systems, including static and dynamic load cases, mechanical advantage, and actuator load requirements
- Identify and mitigate potential failure modes such as over center conditions, binding, backlash, and fatigue in joints and bearings
- Support hands on prototype assembly, providing on vehicle integration guidance and resolving fit/form issues in real time
Requirements
- 3–5 years of hands on experience in mechanisms design and electromechanical/hydraulic systems which have been physically built and tested
- Experience working within multi disciplinary teams, coordinating with structures, avionics, and manufacturing across the design cycle
- Exposure to aerospace, automotive, or complex electromechanical product development
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modelling, assemblies, motion studies, configurations, and drawing environments)
- Proficiency in MATLAB for building basic mathematical models and kinematic simulations
- Excellent understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes
- Solid understanding of kinematic and dynamic analysis methods for multi body mechanisms
- Hands on knowledge of hydraulic system design — circuit layout, component sizing, sealing, and fluid power principles
- Working knowledge of electromechanical actuator selection, integration, and control interfacing
- Familiarity with PDM/PLM systems for data management
- Competent in producing 2D production drawings to industry standards (GD&T, ASME/ISO)
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics Engineering, or a closely related discipline
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Role Overview
- We are looking for a technically sharp and hands on Mechanisms Design Engineer to join our R&D team.
- You will be responsible for the design, analysis, and development of mechanical/electric/hydraulic mechanisms critical to our products.
- This is a mid level role suited to an engineer ready to take full ownership of mechanism packages.
Mechanisms Design & Development
- Design and develop mechanisms/actuation systems including launchers, launcher cradles, landing gear assemblies, control surface linkages, payload/parachute deployment mechanisms, and various electromechanical systems.
- Develop mechanism concepts from first principles, evaluating trade offs between complexity, weight, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Design and develop hydraulic actuation systems — including circuit design, component selection, and integration.
- Design electromechanical actuation systems, integrating linear and rotary actuators, servo drives, and associated mechanical hardware.
- Ensure system designs comply with relevant safety, sealing, and environmental protection requirements.
- Collaborate with avionics and software teams to define actuator command interfaces and feedback requirements.
- Define mechanical interfaces with adjacent structures, avionics, and control systems.
- Optimize mechanisms for weight efficiency, structural durability, wear life, and ease of assembly and maintenance.
Kinematics & Dynamic Analysis
- Perform kinematic and dynamic analysis to define and validate systems across the full operational envelope.
- Analyze force transmission through linkage systems, including static and dynamic load cases, mechanical advantage, and actuator load requirements.
- Identify and mitigate potential failure modes such as over center conditions, binding, backlash, and fatigue in joints and bearings.
Prototype & Production Support
- Support hands on prototype assembly, providing on vehicle integration guidance and resolving fit/form issues in real time.
- Produce clear, accurate, manufacturing ready part and assembly drawings in line with engineering drawing standards.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are producible and cost effective.
Validation & Documentation
- Develop validation and test plans to verify that integrated assemblies meet design requirements.
- Support physical testing activities, recording observations and analyzing results against acceptance criteria.
- Author thorough technical reports and presentations to support design reviews and project milestones.
What We're Looking For Experience
- 3–5 years of hands on experience in mechanisms design and electromechanical/hydraulic systems which have been physically built and tested.
- Experience working within multi disciplinary teams, coordinating with structures, avionics, and manufacturing across the design cycle.
- Exposure to aerospace, automotive, or complex electromechanical product development.
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modelling, assemblies, motion studies, configurations, and drawing environments).
- Proficiency in MATLAB for building basic mathematical models and kinematic simulations.
- Excellent understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Solid understanding of kinematic and dynamic analysis methods for multi body mechanisms.
- Hands on knowledge of hydraulic system design — circuit layout, component sizing, sealing, and fluid power principles.
- Working knowledge of electromechanical actuator selection, integration, and control interfacing.
- Familiarity with PDM/PLM systems for data management.
- Competent in producing 2D production drawings to industry standards (GD&T, ASME/ISO).
Education
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Masters in mechatronics, machine design or a closely related discipline is a plus.
Bonus Points — Nice to Have
- Familiarity with FEA tools (SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS, or equivalent) for structural assessment of mechanism components.
- Exposure to aerospace certification/qualification frameworks (e.g. EASA, FAA, DEF STAN, or equivalent).
- Experience with additive manufacturing for mechanism prototyping or low volume production parts.
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