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Mechanical Engineer

💼 Full-time💰 $130,000–$160,000🗓 2026-09-24

Core

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

Role type

Mechanical Engineer (Spacecraft Systems)

Builds

Next-generation spacecraft (Hummingbird bus), ground support equipment, and test fixtures

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

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

Preferred skills

launch vibration testing, thermal vacuum testing, composite structures, Thermal Desktop, NX Nastran, machine shop prototyping (CNC, 3D printing), Python programming

Technologies

NX, Thermal Desktop, NX Nastran

Responsibilities

Design and analyze satellite structures, mechanisms, and solar arrays; Select materials suitable for space environments; Generate manufacturing drawings and manage BOMs; Perform mechanical and thermal analysis; Participate in hands-on prototyping and environmental testing; Design ground support equipment; Collaborate on vehicle integration and facility improvements

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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