Mechanical Design Engineer
Core
Conceptualize, design, and develop innovative mechanical systems for space, air, and ground-based sensors, shepherding them from ideation through final production, assembly, and test.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Engineering Specialist)
Builds
Mechanical systems, prototypes, instruments, and demonstration hardware for space and ground applications
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems
Required skills
Mechanical engineering design, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), CAD (Solidworks, NX, Creo), GD&T, machine drawing creation, hardware prototyping lifecycle management, conventional machining processes, design for manufacturing
Preferred skills
Systems engineering processes (verification and validation), advanced FEA proficiency, mechanism design, optomechanical design
Technologies
Solidworks, NX, Creo, FEA software packages
Responsibilities
Lead design of mechanical systems for space, air, and ground-based sensors; Perform basic structural analysis using FEA tools; Create detailed machine drawings using GD&T; Assemble and test mechanical systems and hardware prototypes; Collaborate with stakeholders to develop requirements and interfaces; Work independently and under direction of systems engineering and project management staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
