Senior Mechanical Engineer

A Transmission from Orbit: Plan-S is Calling! 🚀

We are Plan-S, Türkiye’s largest private initiative in satellite and space technologies, launched from Ankara, aimed at the stars. With a bold vision and an orbital mindset, we’re not just building satellites, we’re building the future!

From our mission control at the heart of R&D, we design and develop everything in-house: cutting-edge platforms for IoT connectivity, powerful Earth Observation constellations, and end-to-end Space as a Solution. All powered by our fleet of small satellites orbiting in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

With 17 satellites already launched and systems running in space, our journey has only just begun. By 2030, our mission is clear: to deploy a vast constellation of hundreds of satellites, forming the digital infrastructure of tomorrow’s Earth.

At Plan-S, we see space not as the final frontier, but as the next foundation. A launchpad for innovation. A canvas for bold thinkers. We believe the toughest missions demand the sharpest minds and the courage to venture beyond the known universe.

If you’re fueled by curiosity, driven by purpose, and ready to navigate uncharted space, your seat is waiting on this crew.

Let’s plan the future of Earth, together, from space.

• Start from the concept phase of the project, perform the mechanical engineering activities through all development cycle,
• Perform structural and thermal studies of electronic units developed within the company,
• Perform the necessary static, kinematic and dynamic analysis of the mechanisms like solar panel deployment mechanism,
• Create and maintain CAD models for the entire satellite structure, design the necessary mounting brackets,
• Build CAD models for COTS units or standard components and create a library of them,
• Perform structural and thermal analysis for the entire satellite,
• Create manufacturing drawings and determine the right tolerances and production methods to manufacture easily and inexpensively,
• Determine the necessary coating, painting, heat treatment processes and describe them in the production documents,
• Take part and support to other stakeholders in prototype manufacturing, quality check, etc.,
• Take part and support to other stakeholders in planning, preparation, and execution of the functional and environmental tests of the integrated satellite and satellite components,
• Take part in the selection, establishment, and maintenance of CAD infrastructures within the company,
• Take part in definition of the mechanical design processes, methods, and tools within the company, creating and documenting libraries and design rules,
• Generation of the satellite 3D Harness Routing in cooperation with Harness Design,
• Support the management on project planning, proposal preparation, product roadmap definition, infrastructure setup and carry out the other tasks set by the management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from the Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering departments,
• At least 12 years of experience in mechanical engineering,
• Knowledge and experience in mechanical engineering standards, processes, methods, and tools,
• Knowledge and experience in structural design, mechanical analysis, thermal analysis,
• Knowledge and experience in structural design of electronic units, mechanism synthesis and kinematic analysis,
• Knowledge and experience in environmental testing and standards,
• Knowledge and experience in CAD and CAE tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA v5, ANSYS, NASTRAN,
• Knowledge and experience in satellite systems, satellite payloads and related standards,
• Very good English proficiency in reading, writing and speaking,
• Initiative and proactive to find the best and fastest way to get the right decision.

Benefits

• The opportunity to shape "New Space"
• Great work environment, opportunity to get responsibilities in the first day
• Strong work & team culture empowering autonomy, self-discipline, and personal growth
• Competitive compensation package
• Wide range side benefits package