Senior Satellite Mechanical Engineer, Optical Structures
Core
Design, test, and qualify mechanical and optomechanical subsystems for high-power satellites, focusing on structural performance, thermal management, and optical component mounting for launch and space environments.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (optical structures)
Builds
High-power satellite platforms and optical payloads for LEO, MEO, GEO, cis-lunar, and deep space missions
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Optomechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
structural design for stress and modal performance, design for manufacturing, lens and optical component mounting solutions, thermal analysis and mitigation, cradle-to-grave hardware ownership, 3D CAD design, finite element analysis (FEA), prototyping and testing
Preferred skills
Siemens NX CAD, aerospace mechanical assembly design, structural dynamics and failure modes in space, GD&T and precision tolerancing, flexure and kinematic mount design, optical stability and jitter mitigation
Technologies
3D CAD, FEA software, Siemens NX
Responsibilities
Define mechanical and optomechanical requirements and create initial concepts, perform preliminary and detailed analysis, define development test campaigns, lead subsystem design reviews, drive hardware development including hands-on assembly and alignment, collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish design best practices, own and refine subsystem deliverable schedules
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC