Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

The role

You will lead the design and development of mechanical systems for biospheric technologies. You will work across the full product lifecycle from early concepts to manufacturing and industrialization.

What you will do

• Lead mechanical design from concept to production
• Develop 3D CAD models and detailed 2D drawings
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and systems engineers
• Manage large assemblies and ensure configuration control
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation activities
• Optimize designs for industrialization and coordinate with manufacturing partners
• Ensure compliance with design standards, reliability criteria, and DFM best practices
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 6+ years of experience in mechanical design, analysis, and manufacturing
• Expertise in CAD design (Onshape, SolidWorks, or CATIA) and large assembly management
• Solid understanding of materials, mechanical analysis, and industrial processes
• Experience with product testing, validation, and design for manufacturability
• Comfortable with hands-on prototyping and integration in workshop environments
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Fluent in English

Nice to have

• proficiency in French is a plus

About the company

Interstellar Lab designs autonomous biospheric systems to grow plants with precision, on Earth and in Space. They pioneer molecular and biofarming to offer sustainable natural ingredients and develop biofarming units for space research.