Mechanical Engineer, Spacecraft (II-III)
Core
Designing and developing mechanical structures, mechanisms, and assemblies for LEO/GEO satellites, small sat platforms, and on-orbit servicing vehicles to ensure flight readiness in demanding space environments.
Role type
Mechanical Engineer (IC)
Builds
Flight-ready spacecraft hardware including structural systems, deployment mechanisms, and propulsion integration
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling (NX/SolidWorks), GD&T, structural analysis, mechanisms design, electronics packaging, configuration management
Preferred skills
Spacecraft structural design, FEA tools (NASTRAN/Ansys), propulsion system integration, smallsat/CubeSat platforms, on-orbit servicing concepts, aerospace standards (NASA-STD-5001, MIL-SPEC)
Responsibilities
Support design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical structures and mechanisms; develop 3D CAD models and drawings; assist in structural and mechanisms test plans; support design reviews and interface control documents; integrate electronics and avionics hardware; maintain design integrity in PLM/MES tools
Seniority
Mid-level (1-7 years experience), hands-on IC