Senior Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our aerospace engineering team.This role is pivotal in the design, analysis, integration, assembly, and testing of spacecraft structures, ensuring their integrity, reliability, and performance in the demanding environment of space. Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, this role involves structural design, selecting appropriate materials, coordinating mechanical integration, and providing assembly support to ensure the successful realization of spacecraft missions.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and optimization of spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and components by utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software and finite element analysis (FEA) tools to model and simulate structural behavior under various loading conditions and environmental factors
• Package vehicle components effectively by factoring in their respective needs for heat dissipation and fields of view
• Evaluate design alternatives and select optimal solutions for mechanical subsystems by conducting feasibility studies and trade-off analyses
• Create robust documentation by developing and maintaining mechanical interface control documents for spacecraft bus-level components
• Verify the integrity, reliability, and safety of mechanical designs by performing structural analysis and simulations and supporting hardware through test campaigns
• Create effective assembly and manufacturing drawings by leveraging GD&T
• Support the manufacturing and assembly processes by providing guidance and troubleshooting assistance at all stages of integration
• Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality mechanical components and subsystems by collaborating with suppliers and external partners through the entire part lifecycle
• Communicate design concepts, analysis results, and test findings to internal stakeholders, external partners, and regulatory authorities by preparing thorough technical documentation, reports, and presentations
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degreein Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline
• 5 years of applicable mechanical engineering experience with 2 of those years focused on spacecraft/satellite applications
• Deep understanding of mechanical first principles
• Hands on experience with flight hardware assembly
• Familiarity with spacecraft operational & survival environments (vibe, thermal, etc.)
• Proficient with Solidworks or similar CAD and FEA tools
• Experience generating engineering drawings to the Y14.5-2009 standard
• Familiar with engineering best practices when it comes to aerospace mechanical/structural design
• Experience with rapid prototyping/testing to confirm proof-of-concept designs
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-discipline team and provide technical guidance with minimal oversight
  
  

Compensation

• The anticipated compensation for this position is $135,000-$175,000/yr, depending on previous experience
  
  

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