Principal Mechanical Engineer
Core
Own mechanical structures and mechanisms for high-power satellites, taking them from conceptual design through qualification to on-orbit operations.
Role type
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Satellite Systems)
Builds
High-power satellite platforms for LEO to deep space missions
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical design, electromechanical design, structural analysis, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, GD&T, CAD, FEA, hardware prototyping, failure mode analysis
Preferred skills
moving mechanical assemblies for aerospace, NASA-STD-5017, SMC-S-016, GSFC-STD-7000, complex mechanical systems in space environments
Technologies
CAD, FEA
Responsibilities
Define mechanical requirements and create initial concepts, lead design reviews from kickoff through qualification, drive hardware development including testing and analysis correlation, perform hardware trades to steer product direction, collaborate on product requirements and manufacturing best practices, own system deliverables and schedules throughout development
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship