Mechanical Engineering Techn

3 months ago


Somerset West, South Africa Simera Sense Full time

Simera Sense is a leading mid
- to high-resolution earth observation camera supplier for CubeSats and small satellites for companies from around the globe. Our company is based in Somerset West, close to all amenities and diverse natural beauty, providing great lifestyle options.

**Position Type**:Fulltime

**Remote Opportunity**: No

**Report To**:Lead Optomechanical AIT Engineer

**Location**: Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa

**Job Purpose**:
**Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities**:

- Perform incoming inspection of all mechanical components received by comparing measurements to engineering drawings.
- Responsible for completing incoming inspection documentation and ensuring all documentation, data, measurement reports, etc., are received and stored in the correct locations.
- Responsible for performing detailed cleaning of all received mechanical parts for use in the space industry.
- Responsible for assisting with masking, painting and demasking of relevant mechanical components.
- Perform various meticulous part preparation procedures on mechanical and optical components.
- Responsible for completing work instructions, test reports and other production documentation for all tasks performed by the employee.
- Complete detailed production documentation of all measurement and process results.
- Assist engineers with detailed integration of space-borne optical systems.

: Due to the nature and variety of Simera Sense’s projects, additional responsibilities can be added from time to time.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Good English communication skills

**Required Experience**:

- Good mechanical knowledge and understanding of technical drawings

**Recommendations**:

- National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Previous experience working in a high-precision mechanical field is preferred.
- Previous experience working with mechanical component inspection and acceptance.

**Special requirement(s)**:

- Valid driver’s license and own transport essential.

**Required Competencies**:

- Have a good mechanical aptitude.
- Be precise and disciplined.
- Display a high level of attention to detail.
- Work well within a team format.
- Be able to execute procedures very accurately while working without supervision.

**What we offer**:

- The opportunity to work in the fast-growing space industry.
- Niche global market for optical payloads for microsatellites.
- Cutting-edge technology at your fingertips
- A competitive salary
- A friendly working environment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Somerset West, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Certificate (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Application Deadline: 2024/10/11



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