Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer - Space & Satellite Industry Contract, Hybrid Munich Leading Spacecraft manufacturer and service provider are seeking an interim, freelance Mechanical Designer to support burgeoning project portfolio. Deployment is Hybrid: On-site work in Munich is preferred, especially when hands-on support, lab work, hardware inspection, or close collaboration is required.Remote work possible for CAD, documentation, reviews, and ticket-based tasks. Tasks may include: Own end-to-end mechanical design and documentation for space hardware, payloads, and MGSE.Produce precise CAD models, assembly drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.Provide pragmatic engineering input during design reviews and risk assessments.Hands-on support for prototyping, assembly, AIT, and mechanical testing. Experience Required: 5+ years of practical experience developing complex mechanical structures or mechanisms in aerospace, space hardware, precision mechanics, or a similar field.Strong CAD skills, ideally SolidWorks, with detailed design, assemblies, and production drawings.Good understanding of manufacturability, tolerances, materials, fasteners, interfaces, and assembly constraints.Hands-on, pragmatic problem solver who can quickly understand existing designs and work independently.Structured communication and documentation habits, ideally with Wrike, Confluence, and Slack. Nice to have: Experience with satellite hardware, CubeSats, mechanisms, vibration testing, MGSE, AIT, or engineering change processes. For a full Consultation, please apply today with your most recent CV and up to date contact information attached.