Principal Mechanical Engineer
Core
Lead mechanical engineering discipline for Nyx, a modular reusable space orbital vehicle, ensuring robust, verified, and flight-ready mechanical systems.
Role type
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Spacecraft Structures)
Builds
Nyx Earth, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Structural Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
structural design, structural analysis, structural justification, qualification, verification, test campaign management, engineering team leadership, space industry standards knowledge
Preferred skills
German, French, or Italian language proficiency
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead the Mechanical Engineering team to define priorities and ensure engineering excellence; Support and collaborate on mechanical design of spacecraft and major assemblies; Provide technical leadership on primary and secondary structures and critical mechanical interfaces; Own structural justification activities across the spacecraft; Coordinate structural analyses and mechanical verification activities including test strategy and execution; Drive technical reviews, risk identification, and engineering maturity assessments; Act as a hands-on technical leader in engineering decisions, test campaigns, and anomaly investigations.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with team leadership