Mechanical Engineer (m/f/d)

Job Description

As a mechanical engineer, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, and integration of mechanical components and assemblies in a high-thrust rocket engine. You will ensure these components meet performance, reliability, and safety standards in extreme operating environments. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that your mechanical solutions align with the propulsion system’s objectives.

Responsibilities

Tasks and missions

Design and development: develop and optimize critical mechanical components such as housings, supports, and assemblies, ensuring compatibility with high-thrust performance requirements. Focus on optimizing weight, strength, and thermal resilience.

Structural analysis: perform finite element analysis (FEA) for mechanical stress, strain, and thermal effects on materials, ensuring components meet safety margins. Account for operational stresses, thermal gradients, and vibration.

Prototyping and testing: coordinate with fabrication teams to produce prototypes, and participate in testing to validate mechanical performance. Analyze test data to identify issues and implement design improvements.

Documentation and compliance: develop technical documentation, including design reports, specifications, and test results. Ensure designs comply with aerospace standards and safety requirements.

Preferred experience and skills

Education : engineering degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.

Technical skills:

- Experience in mechanical design for high-stress, high-temperature applications, ideally in aerospace or propulsion.

- Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX, CATIA) and FEA tools (e.g., Simcenter, ANSYS, Abaqus) for structural and thermal analysis.

- Understanding of high-temperature materials, coatings, and treatments for durability under intense conditions.

- Familiarity with precision manufacturing techniques and quality control for aerospace components.

- Knowledge of testing methods and data analysis for high-stress environments, including vibration, thermal, and stress testing.

Behavioral skills:

- Attention to detail and an analytical mindset for accurate problem-solving and design validation.

- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with an ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary setting.

- Adaptability and resilience, with the capacity to manage complex, high-stakes tasks under time pressure.

- Enthusiasm for innovation and continuous improvement in mechanical design and engineering practices.

What's next ?

Once you’ve submitted your resume and your cover letter to careers@latitude.eu, you enter in our hiring process:

• We review your profile and offer you an interview if our job-offer matches with your aspirations;
• You get the opportunity to discuss about your application with your future team leader, and our CEO or COO;
• We give you a final answer and collaborate together to match your expectations with your potential role;
• You join us in our HQ in Reims, France (45mn from Paris). We partner with a local housing agency to help you relocate. We also partner with local development agency to help your partner to find a nearby job matching their profile and a nursery for your children.

Perks & Benefits

At Latitude, our success is powered by people and then technology. Collaboration and trust are the keys. This is why we ensure to have an inclusive workplace, accessible by everyone and supervised by a pro-active works council.

We provide :

• Health insurance, provided by Kenko
• Comprehensive teleworking policy
• Financial incentives for sustainable modes of transportation
• Tickets Restaurant (meal vouchers)
• Retirement plan under French law
• Sick leave
• 7 weeks of paid vacation (paid leave + RTT)