Senior Mechanical Engineer, Spacecraft
Core
Design and develop mechanical structures, mechanisms, and assemblies for LEO/GEO satellites, small sat platforms, and on-orbit servicing vehicles to secure space superiority.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (spacecraft systems)
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
spacecraft structural design, mechanism design, launch load analysis, 3D CAD modeling (NX/SolidWorks), GD&T, propulsion integration, configuration management, test plan development
Preferred skills
FEA analysis, on-orbit servicing experience, startup environment adaptability, aerospace standards knowledge, machine shop interfacing
Technologies
NX, SolidWorks, NASTRAN, Ansys, Teamcenter, Windchill
Responsibilities
Lead design and optimization of mechanical structures and mechanisms; own end-to-end development from concept to flight hardware; design primary/secondary structures for launch loads; develop and manage 3D CAD models and drawings; lead design reviews and manage technical risks; serve as technical interface with subsystem teams; execute test plans for qualification and verification; mentor junior engineers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC