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Mechanical Engineer, Space Emerging Talent

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $86,000–$86,000🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and own hardware subsystems from concept through launch for AI-powered space missions, ensuring Space Domain Awareness and Control for U.S. military and allied partners.

Role type

Entry-level mechanical engineer (space systems)

Builds

Modular payloads, Lattice for Space Missions hardware, and fully integrated hardware/software systems

Domain

Defense technology / Aerospace / Space systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

CAD design, structural analysis, hand calculations, hands-on fabrication (mill/lathe), engineering drawing standards, project execution in early-stage environments

Preferred skills

NX/Teamcenter, PCB/sensor integration, Python/MATLAB, structural/thermal testing, optical/RF integration

Technologies

NX, Teamcenter, Python, MATLAB

Responsibilities

Design hardware in CAD and perform structural analysis; make architecture and packaging trade-offs; present at design reviews; define and execute test plans; transition prototypes to flight hardware; create technical documentation

Seniority

Entry-level, hands-on IC

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