New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical Design (Starshield)
Core
Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for hardware and mechanisms from conceptual design through volume production and on-orbit operations for Starshield.
Role type
New Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer
Builds
Hardware and mechanisms for Starshield satellite systems
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Satellite Communications
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, requirements generation, system-level optimization, DFM, environmental testing
Preferred skills
Master's degree, Top Secret clearance eligibility, ownership of hardware/systems outside classroom, failure mode analysis
Technologies
CAD software, FEA software
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 piece part and process count; Establish efficient product lifecycle from supply chain to final integration; Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware; Own product delivery timeline through conception, design, assembly, and launch
Seniority
Entry-level (New Graduate)