Mechanical Engineer (Starshield)
Core
Design and develop complex mechanisms and mechanical systems for government satellites, focusing on architecture, simulation, controls, and production.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (satellite mechanisms)
Builds
Electromechanical systems for earth observation and communications satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Satellite technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CAD, FEA, mechanical design, electromechanical design, structural analysis, GD&T, DFM, environmental testing
Preferred skills
Master's degree, Top Secret clearance eligibility, integrated engineering team experience, failure mode analysis
Technologies
CAD, FEA
Responsibilities
Own hardware and mechanisms from conceptual design through volume production and on-orbit operations; Develop design criteria and drive system-level optimization; Rapidly iterate on designs and analysis to inform high-level systems trades; Drive holistic DFM to reduce part count and error-proof fabrication; Establish efficient product lifecycle from supply chain to final integration; Perform environmental and performance testing to validate analysis; Own product delivery timeline through conception, design, assembly, and launch
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC