Staff Mechanical Engineer
Core
Designing next-generation satellite structures, deployable mechanisms, and related hardware for a commercial SAR satellite constellation.
Role type
Staff Mechanical Engineer (hands-on IC)
Builds
Deployable mechanisms and structural components for small Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Satellite Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design engineering, hand calculations, complex mechanical structures, CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks), project lifecycle management, manufacturing optimization, thermal/electronic/RF integration, cost and weight analysis
Preferred skills
Mechanical architecture, spacecraft system-level knowledge, satellite structure validation for launch, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), composite and metallic structure design, manufacturing processes (CFRP), PDM/PLM systems
Technologies
Inventor, SolidWorks, FEA tools, PDM, PLM
Responsibilities
Collaborate with manufacturers to optimize designs for manufacturability; overcome significant design challenges from concept to delivery; design complex mechanical systems including deployable mechanisms; interface with directors, team leads, and stakeholders; guide technical teams and resolve technical conflicts; evaluate design impact on manufacturing costs, time, and weight
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC