Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The role involves designing, building, and testing flight hardware for space payloads with a focus on precision pointing mechanisms. Responsibilities include performing FEA to verify stability and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet system requirements.

Requirements: Candidates must have over 12 years of experience in the space industry and a Master's degree or higher in Structural Engineering. Proficiency in FEA tools like ANSYS and NASTRAN, as well as SolidWorks, is essential.

Key Skills: Finite Element Analysis, Multiphysics Simulation, SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, Optomechanical Design, GD&T, BOM Creation, Tolerance Budgeting, Mass Budgeting, Precision Pointing Mechanisms, Actuator Selection, Bearing Selection, Launch Lock Design, Passive Vibration Suppression, Structural Engineering, Flight Hardware Testing