Mechanical Engineer II, Solar & Deployables
Core
Design and build mechanical hardware for solar arrays and deployable systems powering spacecraft, taking components from concept through flight and production.
Role type
Mechanical Engineer II (Space Systems)
Builds
Solar arrays, deployable mechanisms, and supporting hardware for LEO satellite constellations
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design, CAD (SolidWorks), GD&T, BOMs, tolerance stacks, prototyping, fabrication methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, additive), engineering analysis (hand calcs, FEA)
Preferred skills
Spacecraft hardware experience, precision mechanisms, environmental testing (vibration, TVAC, shock), composite/bonded-joint design, PLM systems, Python/MATLAB
Technologies
SolidWorks, FEMAP, NASTRAN, ANSYS, Python, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Design components and assemblies for solar arrays and deployable systems; Produce and release engineering documentation (drawings, GD&T, BOMs); Build and test prototypes; Support qualification and acceptance test campaigns; Perform first-order engineering analysis; Design test fixtures and tooling; Work with vendors on part fabrication
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC