Senior Mechanical Engineer (Satellites)
Core
Design, analyze, and verify mechanical, structural, and thermal systems for small satellite launch vehicles, prioritizing mass optimization and manufacturability.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (satellites)
Builds
Hybrid propulsion rocket components and small satellite launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace / Space exploration
Required skills
mechanical design, structural analysis, thermal analysis, CAD, FEA/Multiphysics simulation, hardware fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, problem solving
Preferred skills
large CAD assembly management, GD&T, structural failure modes in high vibration, precision mechanical engineering, thermo-elastic distortion, vacuum heat transfer, analytical programming (NASTRAN, Ansys, Python, Matlab)
Technologies
CAD, FEA, Multiphysics simulation, NASTRAN, Ansys, Python, Matlab, Excel
Responsibilities
Design and verify mechanical/structural/thermal systems; develop test plans for parts; review specifications to develop mechanical layouts; analyze test data and correlate with mathematical models; own product delivery timeline from conception to qualification
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC