Mechanical Engineer – AIT. Hybrid
️ At Indra Space, we are on a mission to redefine the European space industry by delivering high-performance small satellite solutions for LEO missions. To become a leading company in end-to-end satellite systems, driving innovation in:
Secure Communications
Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM)
Science & space exploration
As the Space Business Unit of Indra Group, we combine cutting-edge technology with a full value chain approach—from satellite design and integration to ground segment and operations. We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our AIT Department, supporting assembly, integration, and test activities across several space projects. The ideal candidate has experience in mechanical and electrical integration of space hardware, environmental testing, and ground support equipment, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and compliance with space standards.
Support mechanical assembly, integration, and alignment of satellite units and subsystems.
- Prepare and execute environmental test campaigns, including vibration, thermal vacuum, and shock tests.
- Support the design, specification, implementation, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and test fixtures.
- Implement, execute, and document test procedures and validation reports related to mechanical and thermal verification.
- Work with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ICDs, test procedures, and technical manuals, ensuring full traceability during AIT activities.
- Collaborate closely with systems, electrical, and test engineering teams to ensure proper mechanical configuration and test readiness.
- Experience or training in mechanical and electrical integration of electronic equipment and subsystems.
- Solid understanding of mechanical interfaces, structural assemblies, and thermal constraints during integration and test activities.
- Experience supporting functional and environmental tests such as vibration, thermal vacuum, EMC, and shock.
- Familiarity with ISO 8 and ISO 5 cleanroom environments and contamination control procedures.
- Experience in the design and implementation of Electrical and Mechanical Ground Support Equipment, including custom interfaces, power and communication simulators, and test benches.
- Ability to work with ECSS standards and support ECSS tailoring at project level.
- Technical documentation skills, including test procedures, reports, and user-facing documentation.
- Professional fluency in English.
Work Your Way: Flexible hours so you can balance life and work effortlessly.
Innovation at Its Core: Be part of groundbreaking projects with global impact.
Stability You Can Trust: Long-term projects in a leading company with a future vision.
Global Reach: Your work will influence major international initiatives.
✈️ Explore projects across Spain and beyond.
Lifelong Learning: Access Open University programs and 3,000+ Udemy for Business courses.
✨ Our commitment is to promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, fostering the professional development of our workforce and guaranteeing equal opportunities in recruitment, training and promotion. We provide a workplace free from any form of discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance.