Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I
Core
Developing high performance and lightweight satellite deployment systems, mechanisms, and satellite bus configurations for customers and missions.
Role type
Senior IC spacecraft mechanical engineer
Builds
Satellite deployment systems, mechanisms, and satellite bus configurations
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CAD modeling and drawing, hand-calcs, FEA, component design, manufacturing review, test review, project management, requirements assessment, interface control document generation
Preferred skills
GD&T application, thermal analysis, vibration analysis, rapid conceptual design iteration, autonomous product development
Technologies
CAD, FEA
Responsibilities
Support Business Development with proposals and mission concepts; Develop high performance and lightweight satellite systems, mechanisms, and satellite bus configurations; Define mechanisms for modern satellite systems/bus; Own component designs from conceptual design through production, test, and operation; Perform hand-calcs and FEA to drive design decisions; Lead key component design, manufacturing, and test reviews; Create and maintain product definition through CAD, production drawings, and test and operations procedures; Manage development schedules, vendors, budgets, and other project deliverables
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC