CareerPlan

Mechanical Engineer

San FranciscoFull-time$130k–$160k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Design, analyze, build, and test next-generation spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and solar arrays for satellite constellations.

Role type

Mechanical Engineer (Spacecraft Systems)

Builds

Modular spacecraft buses, satellite structures, mechanisms, and ground support equipment

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing

Required skills

spacecraft mechanical design, structural analysis, thermal analysis, CAD (NX), composite/metallic component fabrication, GD&T, BOM management, environmental test planning

Preferred skills

spacecraft environmental testing, composite structures, Thermal Desktop, NX Nastran, machine shop prototyping, Python

Technologies

NX, Thermal Desktop, NX Nastran

Responsibilities

Design and analyze satellite structures and mechanisms; Select materials for space environments; Generate manufacturing drawings and manage BOMs; Perform mechanical and thermal analysis; Participate in hands-on prototyping and testing; Collaborate on avionics integration and vehicle integration; Design ground support equipment and test fixtures.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC