At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same. As a Mechanical Engineer Lead you will regularly manage the day-to-day progress of project teams as well as providing general Mechanical Architect support. These teams could be between 2-10 people (depending on project size and experience of candidate) and could include Mechanical Engineering Analyst(s), Mechanical Design Office (Accommodation). Location: Stevenage (3 days onsite) Roles and Responsibilities: * Lead a multidisciplinary team; Responsible for the end-to-end spacecraft structure sub-system throughout its design, build, test and launch * Be responsible for technical definition, engineering deliverables, schedule, cost, quality and risk management aspects up to acceptance of the spacecraft structure sub-system or component as part of the overall system. * Continuously monitor progress, ensure timely resolution of technical issues for the sub-system, component or discipline of interest. * Capturing sub-system / component requirements and/or requirements for a discipline (e.g. Thermal), generating corresponding solutions and producing technical specifications on sub-system, component or discipline level. * Produce / detail the technical Work Breakdown Structure, the development schedule and technical risk management on sub-system, component or discipline level * Select and propose the key technologies to be used for the sub-system, component or discipline. * Adapt standard product development processes for the sub-system, component to meet the overall program needs. * Management of the Satellite Accommodation & Structure definition, Mechanical sub-systems (including structure and mechanism) verification for both in house and sub - contract. * Supervision of the mechanical analysis team during satellite level environmental testing, including interpret FEM frequency data and test response, liaison to customer, launch service provider, test facilities and project management. * Responsible for mechanical qualification of sub systems including payloads * Give guidance and support to the structures RE and design office in order to create 3D models, drawings and documents for satellite integration. * Demonstrate verification of requirements throughout the life cycle of the project * Support integration and verification at system level and lead the qualification/acceptance tests on sub-system, component or discipline level. ABOUT YOU * Industry experience is crucial – Space or aerospace/aircraft/military background * Demonstrable knowledge and working experience of Mechanical sub-systems (including structure and mechanism) verification for both in house and sub - contract. * Robust knowledge of spacecraft environment and aerospace structures, tools and materials to deliver structural concept and ultimately design verification * Project team management experience * Possess strong scheduling and cost control experience * Be highly competent in preparation & evaluation of test plans and reports * Knowledge of the dynamic testing of structural designs to show they are fit for purpose