Mechanical Designer at ReQuTech

Do you have a great interest in space and want to contribute to increased communication opportunities for customers in the public and private sectors? Here you will have the opportunity to make a difference every day together with a technically strong team in a strong growth phase. As a mechanical designer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of mechanical systems and components for SATCOM terminals. You will be offered good career and development opportunities, and you will be a key person in ReQuTech's continued development. You will also be welcomed to a family-oriented company with a wonderful organizational culture where you together contribute to the company's success!

ABOUT THE POSITION

ReQuTech (Research, Quality & Technology) develops high-tech communication solutions for satellite communication (SATCOM). They work globally with customers in the defense industry, government agencies, space organizations (including ESA and the Swedish Space Agency), and commercial actors. ReQuTech's products are used in everything from advanced terminals on the ground to systems in space. They are ISO certified and have several patents.

Right now, they are a scale-up company in rapid growth, and at ReQuTech, you will become an important part of a multidisciplinary team where mechanics, electronics, software, and systems development meet.

You are offered

An innovative and forward-thinking company that strives ahead; here you will have the opportunity to influence not only your role but the future of the company
Opportunity to participate in an options program
An important role in the company from day one where you will contribute your expertise in mechanics
Very good development opportunities, where you can develop in an area that interests you such as team leadership responsibilities, specialist roles, or similar
Opportunities for skills development where you can influence which areas you would like to develop in
A close-knit team in Linköping that enjoys socializing and doing activities like padel or after-work
Good benefits such as insurance agreements and pension benefits

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Duties

As a mechanical designer, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and verification of mechanical systems and components for their SATCOM terminals. The role also includes technical research, product benchmarking, analysis, and project management in close collaboration with colleagues across different disciplines. You will work both with concept development and practical problem-solving – everything from design in SolidWorks to ensuring thermal management, strength, production testing, and production adaptation. The role is central to the company's success, where your solutions contribute directly to customer benefit and business results.

Product development and design of mechanical solutions in SolidWorks
Thermal management, electronics encapsulation, and structural analysis
Participate in and lead project teams (5–6 people) where you are the spider in the web
Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure the right requirements
Conduct and follow up production testing of mechanical components and systems
Testing and verification of prototypes and handover to production
Contribute to the entire development chain – from idea to finished product

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU WHO

Has a master's degree or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or similar
Has previous work experience in product development/design
Has very good knowledge of SolidWorks and 3D CAD
Has a good understanding of material selection, strength, and production adaptation
Has previous experience in thermal management and electronics packaging
Has experience in production testing and verification
Has good project management and collaboration skills
Has good knowledge of English in both speech and writing
Has a Swedish citizenship (requirement due to defense-related assignments; dual citizenship is OK)

For this process, we ask you to submit your university transcripts.

To succeed in the role, you have the following personal qualities:

Responsible
Organized
Intellectually curious

Our Recruitment Process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client’s request is that all questions regarding the position be sent to Academic Work.

We apply rolling selection, and the advertisement may therefore be removed before the application deadline if we have moved on to the selection and interview phase. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.