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About Vimotek
Vimotek is a space company, recently named to Ny Teknik’s 33 List as one of Sweden’s most promising technology startups. The
company works to de-risk spacecraft proximity operations, accelerate time-to-orbit, and enable the scaling of in-orbit services.
Vimotek equips engineering and operations teams with leading dual-use solutions for in-space automation within two closely
connected and complementary domains:
1. Digital Twins of Spacecraft for Mission Simulation and Validation
2. AI-Driven Sensing, Perception and Control
Your role
You will play a key role in developing Vimotek’s in-space automation products for onboard sensing, perception, control, and
robotics. These are real hardware products moving from prototype to flight-ready delivery.
As Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the mechanical design as part of a multidisciplinary team, working
alongside colleagues in systems engineering, electronics, optics, software, and test/assembly to bring the product to life.
You will also contribute to establishing practical tools and ways of working for mechanical development in a space startup
environment.
You will:
- Drive design for manufacturing by selecting processes, simplifying assembly, building in alignment features, and ensuring
repeatability
- Help establish lightweight mechanical working methods, including templates, part numbering, revision control, and a practical
PDM approach
Required skills and qualifications
- Experience designing compact electromechanical products, such as sensor products, robotics, industrial devices, medical
devices, automotive systems, or aerospace products
- Solid design-for-manufacturing mindset, including tolerance strategy, fastening and alignment features, and practical assembly
considerations
- Ability to create clear manufacturing packages, including drawings with tolerances, materials and finishes, BOMs, and assembly
documentation
- Self-driven and structured, with the ability to set priorities, build routines, and make steady progress in a startup
environment
Bonus skills
- Experience preparing hardware for environmental testing, such as vibration, shock, and thermal cycling, and working with test
houses
The company’s primary language is English, and proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
Right to work in Sweden
You must already have legal authorization to work in Sweden, through EU/EEA citizenship, permanent residence, or a valid Swedish
work permit. We cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Location
This role is based in Luleå and requires regular on-site work.
Join Vimotek on its exciting mission to develop the solutions that will enable the industrialization of space – let’s do great
things together.