Senior Mechanical Engineer - Spacecraft Mission Mechanical Lead
Core
Lead mechanical design for spacecraft missions by reusing platform components and designing unique mission-specific hardware from requirements to launch vehicle installation.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Mission Mechanical Lead)
Builds
LEO satellite constellations and mission-specific payloads
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: Corrected to 'physical work' or similar if strictly following options, but 'product features' or 'production ML models' are ML specific. The prompt options are specific. Let's map 'physical work' to the closest or omit if not fitting. Actually, the prompt says 'physical/clinical work'. Spacecraft is physical. I will use 'physical work' if allowed, but the list says 'physical/clinical work'. I will use 'physical work' as a subset or stick to the list. Let's assume 'physical work' is the intent. Wait, the list is: 'production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work'. Spacecraft is physical. I will use 'physical/clinical work' as the closest match for physical hardware, or better yet, since it's a spacecraft, it's 'product features' (the satellite) or 'infrastructure'. However, the role builds the satellite. Let's use 'product features' as the satellite is the product feature for the customer, or 'physical/clinical work' if we consider the hardware. Given the strict list, 'physical/clinical work' is the only one fitting hardware manufacturing. I will use 'physical/clinical work' to be safe, or 'product features' if the satellite is a feature. Let's go with 'product features' as the satellite is the deliverable product. Wait, the prompt says 'physical/clinical work'. I will use 'physical/clinical work' to denote hardware.
Required skills
spacecraft mechanical design, CAD (SolidWorks), GD&T, BOMs, FAIs, tolerance budgets, mass budgets, ECO/DCO processes, PLM systems, vendor management, environmental testing, structural analysis, thermal management
Preferred skills
flight heritage, deployable hardware design, ADCS components, Python/MATLAB, project management
Technologies
SolidWorks, FEMAP, ANSYS
Responsibilities
Design and test mission-specific components and payloads; Create and refine spacecraft mechanical designs in SolidWorks; Lead mechanical design reviews and interface with structural/thermal engineers; Lead environmental testing campaigns (vibration, TVAC); Write mission-specific documentation and build procedures; Manage external vendors for prototyping and development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership