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Job DescriptionSWISSto12 is one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace companies, evolving from its pioneering use of 3D printing technologies for high-performance Radio Frequency (RF) products and applications to manufacturing entire geostationary telecommunication satellites, called HummingSat, that define a new category in space and of which 4 have already been sold to international leading telecom operators: Intelsat and ViaSat (acqu. Inmarsat).

HummingSat is the world’s first commercial telecom GEO SmallSat developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA). Its uniquely compact size combined with highly capable telecom payloads allows telecommunications operators to deploy a cost-efficient, compact and agile asset without sacrificing performance or security.

SWISSto12 is also a leading provider of Radio-Frequency (RF) products and sub-systems. The company’s patented 3D printing technologies and associated product designs are unique to deliver lightweight, compact, highly performing, and competitive RF products. This position is a unique opportunity to lead the development of a new class of telecommunication satellites.

If you are looking for a position where you can play an active role in contributing to an innovative and fast-growing company, this role is for you. Job Requirements• At least 4 years of professional experience in the field of FEA.
• Proficiency in ANSYS.
• Good knowledge of general mechanics
• Organized, methodical, precise, meticulous and autonomous person.
• Ease of communicating effectively, good interpersonal skills and ability to integrate into a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
• Mechanical engineering Bachelor, Master or equivalent.
• Excellent writing skills in English, skills in French are a plusJob Responsibilities• Review and assess mechanical specifications from customers or SWISSto12 internal teams.
• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on components and sub-assemblies of radio frequency systems.
• Analyze FEA results, define solutions to meet requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical design engineers and system engineers.
• Write technical reports for customer and internal reviews.
• Contribute to technical exchanges with subcontractors.
• Determine mechanical test plan and procedures, and review test reports.
• Occasionally, you will be asked to participate in overall tasks and services inherent to a dynamic fast-growing company.Job BenefitsTo be chatted during your exchange with our recruitment team.

More about SWISSto12:

SWISSto12 has successfully established contracts with ViaSat (acqu. Inmarsat), Intelsat and ESA for HummingSat as well as contracts for its RF product line in Europe and the USA with prominent partners and customers such as Thales, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and ESA. SWISSto12 is a spin off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), is privately owned and backed by prominent Swiss and European Investors. SWISSto12 is headquartered in Renens (close to Lausanne, Switzerland), and operates subsidiaries in Foster City California USA, Virginia USA, Madrid Spain and Copenhagen Denmark. The company is well funded for its developments and backed by a solid customer revenue stream with near term profitability