Mechanical Engineer

Your main responsibilities will be

• Support mechanical hardware design and modifications, including part and assembly drawings for spacecraft and ground support equipment (GSE)
• Create spacecraft mechanical assembly and test procedures
• Perform engineering calculations for thermal and structural (static and dynamic) analysis
• Assist with integration and testing of flight hardware at all development stages from unit testing through final spacecraft assembly
• Support structural qualification testing on spacecraft systems and components
• Execute assembly and test procedures, and perform software debugging as needed

Essential education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience (internships and university projects count)
• Proficiency with CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Understanding of electronics lab environments, including ESD mitigation and cleanroom protocols
• Strong analytical skills with excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work onsite and hands-on with spacecraft hardware while following strict ESD and cleanroom protocols

Desirable

• Interest in the smallsat or space industry, particularly RF payloads or communication systems.
• Experience designing and building mechanical hardware for space applications
• Familiarity with mechanical analysis tool such as NX FEMAP/NASTRAN, ABAQUS, HYPERMESH, etc.
• Experience working with electrical harnesses and connectors
• Knowledge of standard aerospace test practices (vibration, TVAC, EMI/EMC)
• Experience designing or modifying ground support equipment (EGSE/MGSE)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new approaches and technologies

Pay and benefits

We offer a compensation package that includes a competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus and benefits. We consider many factors when determining salary offers, such as candidate's work experience, education, training & skills, as well as market and business considerations. We are also open to considering candidates with experience and qualifications at a different level than required in a job posting, which may affect the compensation package offered.