Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Space Payloads Job at NewSpace Technical (Berlin)

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Space Payloads

Our client, a growing NewSpace startup, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design En...

Location

Germany , Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

NewSpace Technical

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BSc in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years experience (or MSc/PhD with 5+)
Strong CAD experience (e.g. SolidWorks, CATIA, Fusion)
Experience with mechanical and opto-mechanical design for space applications
Experience leading or supporting space qualification campaigns
Knowledge of FEM, structural dynamics, resonant modes, lightweight structures, and thermal/mechanical deformation
Experience translating system-level requirements into mechanical designs
Familiarity with GD&T standards (e.g. ISO GPS)
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Fluency in English (C1 or higher)
Willingness to relocate to Berlin (EU work authorisation is a plus)

Job Responsibility

Lead mechanical and opto-mechanical design of a space payload from concept through detailed design, build, AIT, and deployment
Perform mechanical design, analysis, documentation, fabrication support, assembly, and qualification activities
Design structures such as optical benches, opto-mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, and electronics packaging (PCBs, connectors, harnessing) using CAD tools
Work hands-on with technicians during assembly, integration, and test
Lead vibration and acoustic qualification campaigns and support thermal-vacuum testing
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across systems, optics, thermal, and mission engineering
Develop and maintain mechanical documentation including architectures, ICDs, assembly procedures, and V&V plans
Interface with suppliers and external vendors for parts and manufacturing
Coordinate with spacecraft bus teams to ensure clean mechanical and structural interfaces
Prepare material for major design reviews (PDR, CDR, MRR, FRR) and provide RFP cost inputs

Fulltime

Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Test

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Test at Chef Robotics, you'll develop co...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

150000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Chef Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
7+ years of professional experience in robotics software development, perception systems, or testing
Expert-level programming skills in Python with advanced software engineering capabilities
Extensive experience with robotics simulation environments (Gazebo, PyBullet, MuJoCo, or similar)
Strong background in computer vision and perception system development and testing
Deep familiarity with robot control systems, motion planning, and real-time robotics software
Proven experience with CI/CD pipeline development and test automation frameworks
Advanced understanding of test automation principles, methodologies, and best practices
Deep understanding of robotics kinematics, dynamics, and control systems with practical testing experience
Extensive experience with computer vision algorithms, image processing, and perception pipeline testing

Job Responsibility

Robotics Test Framework Development
Design and implement automated testing frameworks for robot motion planning and control systems
Develop advanced evaluation frameworks for core robot behaviors over hundreds of scenarios
Develop advanced validation frameworks for real-time control loop performance and stability across diverse operational conditions
Build sophisticated test harnesses for hardware-software integration validation
Architect simulation environments for testing robotic behavior without physical hardware dependencies
Perception System Testing & Validation
Design and implement comprehensive testing frameworks for computer vision algorithms and perception pipelines
Create automated test suites for object detection, segmentation, and classification in food production environments
Develop validation systems for camera calibration and depth estimation accuracy

What we offer

medical, dental, and vision insurance
commuter benefits
flexible paid time off (PTO)
catered lunch
401(k) matching
early-stage equity

Fulltime

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Senior Systems Engineer – Space Payload

Our client, a rapidly growing space technology startup, is seeking a Senior Syst...

Location

Germany , Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

NewSpace Technical

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
7+ years of systems engineering experience (or 5+ with MSc/PhD), including space systems
Proven experience in payload- or subsystem-level systems engineering for flight hardware
Strong understanding of spacecraft systems (avionics, power, data handling, thermal)
Experience defining and managing technical requirements, interfaces, and verification plans
Familiarity with MBSE tools and processes
Strong cross-disciplinary coordination and technical review leadership skills
Excellent written English and experience producing agency-grade technical documentation
Fluency in English (C1 or higher)
Willingness to relocate to Berlin (EU work authorisation is a plus)

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end systems engineering for a space LiDAR payload from requirements definition through V&V
Define, manage, and maintain payload-level requirements, specifications, and ICDs
Own system-level budgets (power, mass, data, thermal) and ensure cross-subsystem compatibility
Drive system architecture development across optical, electrical, thermal, and structural domains
Coordinate and support system-level design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)
Support AIT planning, execution, and verification activities
Manage verification and validation, ensuring full requirements traceability
Contribute to risk management, FMEAs, and technical readiness assessments
Maintain requirements, design, and risk data within MBSE tools (Innoslate preferred
Valispace a plus)

Fulltime

Senior Systems Engineer – Space LiDAR Payload

Our client, a rapidly growing space technology startup, is seeking a Senior Syst...

Location

Germany , Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

NewSpace Technical

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (Master’s/PhD preferred)
7+ years of systems engineering experience (or 5+ with MSc/PhD), including space systems
Proven experience in payload- or subsystem-level systems engineering for flight hardware
Strong understanding of spacecraft systems (avionics, power, data handling, thermal)
Experience defining and managing technical requirements, interfaces, and verification plans
Familiarity with MBSE tools and processes
Strong cross-disciplinary coordination and technical review leadership skills
Excellent written English and experience producing agency-grade technical documentation
Fluency in English (C1 or higher)
Willingness to relocate to Berlin (EU work authorisation is a plus)

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end systems engineering for a space LiDAR payload from requirements definition through V&V
Define, manage, and maintain payload-level requirements, specifications, and ICDs
Own system-level budgets (power, mass, data, thermal) and ensure cross-subsystem compatibility
Drive system architecture development across optical, electrical, thermal, and structural domains
Coordinate and support system-level design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)
Support AIT planning, execution, and verification activities
Manage verification and validation, ensuring full requirements traceability
Contribute to risk management, FMEAs, and technical readiness assessments
Maintain requirements, design, and risk data within MBSE tools (Innoslate preferred
Valispace a plus)

Fulltime

Technical Fellow Engineer Senior Principal III - EO/IR Architect

This position is for a very experienced engineer or scientist to provide enginee...

Location

United States , Broomfield, Colorado

Salary:

153377.00 - 260743.00 USD / Year

Baesystems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 12 or more years related experience
A current, active Top Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
Extensive successful space-based EO/IR program experience, preferably spanning multiple customer organizations
Expertise in at least one fundamental engineering discipline (opto-mechanical, electrical, detector science, thermal, software, systems engineering, geospatial information science, etc.) and substantial knowledge of all the others
Understanding of Remote Sensing solution’s attributes and requirements that impact Payload's cost/schedule, development, operation, and performance
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills including the ability to communicate using nominal systems and architecture languages and diagrams
Knowledge of, and experience in a program’s gated lifecycle and system engineering cycle with a strong experience in program’s risk assessment and mitigation by planning embedded tasks, participation and/or leadership in milestone audits/reviews, and participation and/or Leadership in anomaly/failure reviews
New business development experience, including successful customer interaction
briefing and whitepaper development
direct discussions or briefings

Job Responsibility

Lead Remote Sensing architecture development, system designs, peer reviews, and/or audits
Provide leadership in Payload Architecture and other disciplines by exhibiting behaviors aligned with the tenants of BAE Systems’ leadership model
Technical development, understanding, analysis and assessment of concepts and designs for remote sensing payloads
including performance predictions and risk assessments
Advise and perform remote sensing concept analysis, modeling, or simulation for assessment of radiometric, image quality, detection, background discrimination, line of sight control, target tracking, and target identification performance for terrestrial and space missions
Understand remote sensing concept’s impact and/or benefit on ground and/or space concept of operations (CONOPs) and collections as well as ground and bus architecture and/or design
Lead assessment and communication to customers of Remote Sensing Payload’s solution ability to meet mission needs
Identify strategic architectures, capabilities and technologies for space payloads and contribute to new IRAD/technology development concepts and roadmaps
Support Strategic Business Unit (SBU) marketing and proposal development by providing Remote Sensing concepts and architecture solutions to customer missions and provide winning discriminators for BAE Systems, Inc
Provide Engineering and SBU insight into industry capability and industry and/or government technology development to guide technology roadmap, engineering resource planning, program capture and proposal development

What we offer

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays

Fulltime

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Optometrist

A fantastic opportunity has become available to join a leading private provider ...

Location

United Kingdom , Glasgow

Salary:

60000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

Compass Associates

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

GOC Registered
Minimum 2 years UK post-registration experience
BSc in Optometry
Strong clinical decision-making and interpersonal skills
Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care
Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team
Prior experience in a private or clinical setting is a plus

Job Responsibility

Providing essential and advanced eye examinations
Supporting ophthalmologists with clinical assessments
Being part of our multi-disciplinary YAG capsulotomy service, delivering these procedures
Conducting pre- and post-operative consultations for cataract and refractive procedures
Offer clinical advice regarding eye health, vision correction and preventative care
Communicate with and treat patients via telemedicine
Provide clinical support to the hub administrative team where necessary
In the referral triage team, you will be responsible for reviewing incoming referrals from optometrists, GPs and other primary care routes, allocating them to the most appropriate ophthalmology clinic

What we offer

£5,000 relocation bonus
33 days annual leave per year, increasing with length of service
Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle, to include longer hours across fewer days and patterns that support your family or lifestyle commitments
Pension Scheme
Private Healthcare
Paid Professional Fees
Indemnity Coverage
Independent Prescribing Sponsorship and Placement Assistance
Access to Optical Express CET courses
Complimentary or discounted Laser Eye Surgery, Intraocular Lens surgery or Lipiflow treatment

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Storeperson

Coordinate and optimise resources for street lighting operations, ensuring timel...

Location

United Kingdom , Fareham

Salary:

24309.00 - 31230.00 GBP / Year

Enerveo

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A valid forklift licence is essential
Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
Good communication skills for coordinating with teams, suppliers, and stakeholders
Proficiency in using stock management systems and basic Microsoft Office applications
A proactive attitude with attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement

Job Responsibility

Ordering and managing stock for lighting components and materials
Conducting regular stock checks and maintaining inventory records
Scheduling and allocating resources to support maintenance teams
Liaising with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely deliveries
Updating internal systems and reports to track usage and performance

What we offer

A range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing

Fulltime

New

Service Manager – Supported Living

Compass Associates is proud to partner with a leading provider of adult social c...

Location

United Kingdom , Greater Manchester

Salary:

30000.00 - 32000.00 GBP / Year

Compass Associates

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong experience managing supported living or residential services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health, or complex needs
Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Health & Social Care (or demonstrable experience)
Proven leadership skills across multiple sites
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Confident, outgoing, and willing to address issues directly

Job Responsibility

Lead, motivate, and support a passionate care team across two services
Be visible, hands-on, and lead from the front
Coach and develop team members, ensuring strong performance and engagement
Ensure delivery of high-quality, person-centred care at all times
Monitor wellbeing and outcomes for service users
Participate in audits, quality calls, and project calls with the Registered Manager
Work alongside the Registered Manager to maintain compliance with all relevant regulations and CQC standards
Support implementation of ongoing service improvements
Provide regular supervision, coaching, and development opportunities
Foster a collaborative and motivated team culture

What we offer

Fast-track career development and expert training
Inclusive, values-led culture
Digital perks platform with discounts across hundreds of brands
Optional pay advances and Stream – get paid as you earn
Recognition schemes including Employee of the Month and Heroes Awards

Fulltime

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Space Payloads

NewSpace Technical

Location:
Germany , Berlin

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

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Job Posted:
February 08, 2026

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