Mechanical Design Engineer - EXOtube (CAD Specialist)
Core
Mechanical Design Engineer supporting EXOtube rideshare structures and satellite deployment systems through advanced CAD modeling, drafting, and data management.
Role type
Mechanical Design Engineer (CAD Specialist)
Builds
Rideshare structures, separation systems, and satellite deployment hardware for launch missions
Domain
Aerospace / Space Technology
Required skills
SolidWorks (3D modeling, sheet metal, weldments, complex assemblies), SolidWorks PDM, GD&T, manufacturing methods (machining, injection molding, sheet metal, 3D printing), technical documentation, design reviews
Preferred skills
Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) or Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE), aerospace/space hardware experience, spacecraft structures/mechanical integration experience, environmental testing experience
Technologies
SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM
Responsibilities
Create, modify, and optimize complex 3D parts and large assemblies; Produce detailed manufacturing drawings using GD&T; Maintain engineering data, revisions, and version control in PDM; Participate in design reviews to identify interferences and optimization opportunities; Prepare design visualizations and technical data for internal reviews and customer discussions; Develop technical concepts for new spacecraft launch configurations and proposals
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years experience), hands-on IC
