Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

📋 Description

• Own subsystem-level mechanical solutions, ensuring performance in demanding thermal and high-vibration environments
• Represent the mechanical discipline in internal and external design reviews and customer engagements
• Support hardware integration, verification, and production readiness activities within secure program environments
• Work with structural analysts to ensure structural integrity of the spacecraft and all components during all phases of launch
• Work with thermal analysts to ensure all components are maintained within acceptable temperature limits
• Conduct mechanical testing of systems and components including vibration testing, static load testing, and shock testing

🎯 Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with detailed mechanical design, including technical subcontractor and vendor collaboration
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks)
• Strong understanding of structural analysis techniques, including finite element analysis (FEA) and hand calculations
• Familiarity with the space environment and how it affects mechanical hardware
• General understanding of spacecraft structural loads (quasi-static loads, random vibration, shock, thermo-mechanical)
• Excellent technical communications skills

🎁 Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long term disability and life insurance
• Flexible PTO, along with 11 paid holidays, sick time and paid parental leave