Mechanical Engineer

ispace · Luxembourg

  • Senior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-09-24
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job description

Join Our Mission to the Moon
Join ispace EUROPE – Pioneering Lunar Exploration from Luxembourg
With locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the US, ispace is a global leader in lunar exploration. Our European branch, based in Luxembourg, is uniquely positioned at the heart of rover design, development, and operations.
We’re building the foundations of a sustainable lunar economy — and expanding humanity’s reach beyond Earth.
At ispace EU, engineers, business experts, and creatives work side by side to turn bold ideas into reality, driven by our mission: “Expand our Planet, Expand our Future.”
TITLE: Mechanical Engineer
LOCATION: Luxembourg
ABOUT THE ROLE
ispace EUROPE is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The candidate must have extensive hands-on experience in mechanical design and manufacturing of spacecraft structures and components.
The Mechanical Engineer will own the mechanical development of ispace Europe’s next-generation lunar rover, taking responsibility for the mechanical design from concept to flight. The position requires a strong understanding of the complete mechanical domain, a cross-functional mindset, and the ambition to deliver flight-ready space structures and mechanisms capable of withstanding the extreme environments of launch, transit and lunar operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the mechanical design of assigned spacecraft hardware, including lunar rovers, lander interfaces and Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE).

• Design structural components, assemblies and mechanisms for lunar rover systems.

• Preparation of 3D models and engineering drawings for manufacturing.

• Produce build-to-print technical documentation.

• Create, review and complete component design specifications and conduct design reviews.

• Develop sound conceptual designs, including trade studies involving material and component selection, with early consideration of manufacturing processes and design validation.

• Perform rapid prototyping for early hardware testing and design validation.

• Mature conceptual designs into detailed designs, ensuring structural and operational performance.

• Maintain proactive coordination with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

• Proactively identify risks and anticipate technical issues, and define and manage mitigation plans.

• Coordinate with suppliers, resolve manufacturing issues, support incoming inspections, and ensure the manufactured hardware conforms to the technical specifications.

• Travel occasionally to other ispace offices and supplier locations

• Support AIT activities through the mechanical design of MGSE with a strong understanding of structure assemblies and integration requirements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS
• BS and/or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

• 5 to 10+ years of proven professional experience in mechanical design for aerospace, aviation or spaceflight applications.

• Extensive hands-on experience with CAD software and engineering drawing production.

• Advanced knowledge and proven experience in Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis, including RSS methods.

• Strong understanding of mechanical structures, assemblies, and mechanisms.

• Solid knowledge of mechanical design, material selection, and fabrication processes and coatings for spaceflight hardware.

• Understanding of the design-analysis cycle and ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.

• Ability to independently drive mechanical design activities and take responsibility for assigned hardware and deliverables.

• Proactive mindset, strong responsibility and ability to identify technical issues, challenge assumptions and actively driving problems to resolution.

• Team player with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment, with the motivation and willingness to continuously learn and develop.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Proficiency in Solidworks, or equivalent CAD software.

• Experience with industrial development projects in the space industry

• Demonstrated experience in mechanical design of metallic and composite structures

• Good understanding of design for manufacturing principles and manufacturing processes

• Experience managing product BOM (Bill of Materials)

• Understanding of structure and thermal implications on the mechanical design

• Experience taking hardware through a complete project lifecycle, from concept to flight.

• Practical knowledge of relevant ECSS standards

Why Join ispace EUROPE?
At ispace EU, we’re not just building lunar rovers — we’re shaping the future of space exploration from our base in Luxembourg. As part of a global team spanning Japan, the US, and Europe, we’re on a mission to create a sustainable lunar economy and expand humanity’s reach beyond Earth.
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