Mechanical Engineer
Core
Design and build high-reliability hardware components and assemblies for spacecraft platforms, taking ownership from concept through flight build and test.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (spacecraft hardware)
Builds
Spacecraft subsystems, components, and assemblies for LEO satellite constellations
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Required skills
CAD design (SolidWorks), engineering drawings & GD&T, BOMs & FAIs, tolerance/mass budgeting, ECO/DCO processes, PLM systems, electromechanical system design, technical documentation, root cause analysis, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
spacecraft structures & mission integration, deployables & solar arrays, precision mechanisms, subsystem lifecycle ownership, flight heritage, first-order structural/thermal analysis, vendor management, design review leadership, team mentoring, integration/test/anomaly resolution, solar array or power-system design
Technologies
SolidWorks, PLM systems
Responsibilities
Design components and assemblies within a spacecraft subsystem from concept through CAD, flight build, and test; Develop and document design options and trades; Present designs at reviews and participate as a peer reviewer; Drive integration and test of hardware and troubleshoot issues; Partner with structural and thermal groups on detailed analysis; Mentor engineers and influence design standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
