Mechanical Engineer - Spacecraft Components and Systems
Core
Design, analyze, build, and test mechanical hardware for LEO satellite constellations, focusing on structural integrity, thermal management, and environmental qualification.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (spacecraft systems)
Builds
Flight-ready spacecraft components and subsystems for Earth intelligence missions
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Satellite Constellations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design, structural analysis, thermal design, CAD (SolidWorks), GD&T, BOM management, test execution, vendor management, configuration control
Preferred skills
Deployable structures, FEMAP/ANSYS/Nastran, composite materials, Python/MATLAB, PLM systems, optomechanical design
Technologies
SolidWorks, FEMAP, ANSYS, Nastran, PLM, Google Workspace, Slack
Responsibilities
Create and refine spacecraft mechanical designs; perform stress and dynamic analyses; oversee hardware assembly and integration; design and execute environmental test campaigns; manage vendor prototyping and development; maintain engineering documentation and configuration control.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC