Recent Graduate - Mechanical Engineer
Core
Design, analyze, develop, manufacture, integrate, test, and operate mechanical systems, structures, mechanisms, and flight hardware for dual-use robotic space vehicles.
Role type
Recent Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Spacecraft Systems)
Builds
Robotic space vehicles for maneuvering, upgrading, refueling, resupply, and exploration
Domain
Aerospace / Space Operations / Defense Technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanics, statics and dynamics, structures, materials, machine design, heat transfer, manufacturing, CAD, analysis tools, prototype building, test execution, technical documentation, system-level collaboration
Preferred skills
Spacecraft/aerospace/robotics experience, concept-to-fabrication workflow, GD&T, tolerance analysis, thermal/structural analysis, high-reliability hardware exposure
Technologies
CAD, analysis tools, test equipment, manufacturing processes
Responsibilities
Contribute to design, analysis, development, manufacturing, integration, test, and operation of spacecraft mechanical systems; Own well-scoped mechanical engineering problems from requirements through closure; Work hands-on with prototypes, flight hardware, and test equipment; Participate in design reviews, hardware builds, integration activities, and test campaigns; Collaborate across avionics, GNC, propulsion, software, and mission operations; Document requirements, assumptions, calculations, and technical decisions; Translate mission objectives into credible mechanical designs and test approaches
Seniority
Junior, supervised IC