Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

CompanyNewOrbit builds satellites that fly in very low Earth orbit, below 300 km, along with the electric propulsion that keeps them there. Flying closer to Earth means sharper imagery from smaller optics, and an orbit that cleans itself: our satellites de-orbit within a month at end of life, leaving no debris. Our AURA family of RF gridded ion thrusters powers our own NEO-1 satellite, with first flight planned for Q3 2028, and is also offered to other operators. Electric propulsion is what lets our satellites hold very low orbits, and our AURA RF gridded ion thruster is at the centre of it. Hiring nowWe are hiring as soon as possible. This role is for someone who has already graduated, or who will complete their degree in time to start with us very soon. We are not able to consider final-year students who graduate in summer 2027 or later, and this is not a graduate scheme with a fixed annual intake. Role Overview This is a first full-time engineering role on the NEO-1 satellite. You will design satellite hardware and help keep the satellite's full CAD assembly organised as the design matures, learning from our lead designer and working in a small, multidisciplinary team. You will take ownership of real parts early, translate requirements into manufacturable designs and support their validation through prototyping and environmental testing. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop mechanical hardware for the satellite, such as brackets, panels, component mounts, thermal-contr