What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Novium Ltd?
About Novium
Novium is a value-centered engineering firm focused on harnessing the power of robotics, automation, and electrification to drive technological change. We embody a "Give First" mentality, valuing integrity, teamwork, personal growth, and technical excellence. These values foster meaningful work, relationships, and company culture, leading to innovative products for our clients.
We invite you to join our team at Novium if you share our values and have a passion for solving complex problems.
The Opportunity
You will assume a leadership role, developing innovative solutions across various industries. As a technical leader, you will own problem-solving and collaborate with electrical, software, and controls engineers. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, eager to learn, and willing to take on challenges.
Responsibilities:
- Lead full life cycle development of hardware from system architecting to design, analysis, prototype, assembly, testing, qualification, and deployment.
- Perform and document analyses, including hand calculations, FEA, and CAD.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to satisfy mechanical requirements for electronics integration and control systems.
- Conduct design reviews internally and externally with customers.
- Communicate effectively with team members.
- Meet deadlines.
- Maintain technical excellence and accountability for your work.
- Continuously improve your technical skills, company processes, and be willing to teach and learn from peers.
- Travel when required to support hardware assembly, testing, and integration.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 5 years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis using CAD and FEA software packages.
- 3 years of professional experience in design and analysis of spaceflight mechanisms or structures.
- Demonstrated ability to perform on a highly technical and cross-disciplinary hardware development team.
- Familiarity with GD&T.
- Competency in basic hand tools and design for manufacturing.
- Demonstrated ability to run design reviews, generate requirements, and perform end-to-end product testing.
- Proof of US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 10 years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis.
- 8 years of professional experience in design and analysis of spaceflight mechanisms or structures.