Senior Satellite Mechanical Engineer (Structures)
Core
Designing and qualifying mechanical structures and mechanisms for high-power satellites operating from LEO to deep space.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (structures)
Builds
High-power satellite platforms for commercial and US government customers
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical design, structural analysis, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, CAD, FEA, GD&T, hardware prototyping, electromechanical subsystem selection
Preferred skills
moving mechanical assemblies for aerospace, NASA-STD-5017, SMC-S-016, GSFC-STD-7000, complex mechanical system failure modes
Technologies
CAD, FEA
Responsibilities
Define mechanical requirements and create initial concepts, perform preliminary and detailed analysis, drive hardware development and testing, lead design reviews from kickoff through qualification, collaborate on product requirements and manufacturing best practices, own system deliverables and schedules
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC