Are you passionate about space and sustainability? Are you eager to take the next step in your career? Maana Electric is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical / Thermal Engineer with strong background in mechanical design of space-flight hardware to join our growing team. You will work on designing and qualifying equipment for lunar and deep-space environments, contributing to our mission to empower human exploration beyond Earth. Join Maana Electric as a Mechanical Engineer and embark on a thrilling journey into space exploration.
Your mission:
As a vital member of our engineering team, you’ll contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies for In-Situ Resources Utilization (ISRU), turning raw space resources into essential metals and products to boost human space exploration.
Your responsibilities:
- Design, model, and develop mechanical and thermal systems for space-flight hardware (e.g. structural elements, mechanisms, thermo-mechanical assemblies, deployable systems).
- Perform thermal and thermo-structural analyses and simulations to ensure operation under lunar/space environment constraints (vacuum, large temperature swings, radiation, etc.).
- Build and iterate breadboards, prototypes and test articles from design to manufacturing to testing.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (mechanical, thermal, materials science, electronics, systems engineering) across all project phases.
- Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes suitable for space conditions (e.g. vacuum-compatible, cryogenic or high-delta-T tolerant, radiation-resistant).
- Support assembly, integration and test campaigns (thermal vacuum, thermal cycling, mechanical loads, deployment tests).
- Assist procurement office in discussions with suppliers.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Space Engineering or related fields.
- 3+ years of work are required. A PhD in a relevant applied research project may substitute for experience.
- Strong hands-on experience in designing and building mechanical systems, preferably for space or harsh-environment applications (i.e. lunar or Martian).
- High proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks is mandatory).
- Proven competence in thermal and thermo-structural simulation. Experience with thermal simulation tools is strongly desired.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail.
- Excellent teamwork, communication skills, and fluency in English (verbal and written). Additional languages are a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic, startup-style environment.
Preferably, you’ll also have:
- 5+ years of experience in space projects (ground or flight), especially in mechanism design, deployment systems or lunar/planetary hardware.
- Familiarity with thermal simulation tools such as ESATAN‑Thermal and/or COMSOL Multiphysics.
- Experience with space-qualification standards (e.g. ECSS, NASA GEVS) and working in a formal review process (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.).
- Experience with mechanical/thermal design for vacuum, cryogenic or extreme temperature cycles.
- Hands-on experience with breadboards, prototypes or test articles (from assembly to thermal-vacuum and mechanical testing).
Why Maana Electric:
- Maana Electric presents an exceptional and distinctive opportunity to work on innovative technologies intersecting energy, material science and space exploration.
- We offer a competitive salary package inclusive of benefits.
- Maana Electric’s work environment is highly valued by our colleagues for its collaborative and innovative spirit.
- Within our startup setting, you’ll encounter many opportunities for professional growth and development expanding your skills tailored to your individual goals and needs.
- Maana Electric is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- We’re located in Luxembourg, a vibrant hub teeming with young, ambitious individuals. Connect not only with professionals in the dynamic space industry, but also with a variety of engaging sectors, fostering a rich and diverse professional network.
Join us in this thriving and fast-paced environment where collaboration knows no bounds!
If you’re ready to embark on an exciting journey and be part of a forward-thinking team that’s shaping the future of energy, please send us your CV and a short motivation at hr@maanaelectric.com.
Let’s power human ambition together!
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