Staff Mechanical Engineer - Spacecraft Components
Core
Technical owner for spacecraft mechanisms and components design, managing single-point-failure, qualification, and multi-mission architecture.
Role type
Staff Mechanical Engineer (Spacecraft Systems)
Builds
Spacecraft mechanisms, components, and platform-level mechanical architecture for LEO satellite constellations
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Spacecraft hardware)
Required skills
High-reliability hardware design, CAD (SolidWorks), GD&T, BOM management, PLM/ECO-DCO processes, structural/dynamic/thermal sizing, vendor management, technical documentation (DFMEA, Test Plans), mentorship
Preferred skills
Flight heritage (Gimbaled Devices, Separation Interfaces, Reaction Wheels, etc.), structural analysis (FEMAP, ANSYS), thermal management systems, Python/MATLAB
Technologies
SolidWorks, FEMAP, ANSYS, NASTRAN, PLM systems
Responsibilities
Own mechanical direction from requirements to launch integration; lead environmental test campaigns (vibration, TVAC, shock); define platform-level mechanical architecture; mentor engineers and chair design reviews; manage make-vs-buy decisions; engage with launch providers on interfaces and acceptance criteria
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship