Staff Mechanical Engineer - Spacecraft Mechanical Design Technical Lead

Job Description

Lead the mechanical architecture and design for satellite classes, overseeing bus structure, thermal, and payload accommodation. Manage the full lifecycle from requirements definition through launch integration while mentoring a team of engineers.

Requirements: Requires over 10 years of experience in flight hardware design and a proven track record of owning spacecraft platforms. Must possess deep competence in structural analysis, thermal modeling, and CAD tools like SolidWorks.

Key Skills: Spacecraft Mechanical Design, Structural Mechanics, Thermal Management, Environmental Testing, GD&T, SolidWorks, FEA, PLM, BOM Management, Technical Leadership, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Coordination, Requirements Definition, Mass Budgets, Tolerance Budgets, Design Reviews

Benefits: Equity grant, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401k retirement plan, Short term disability, Long term disability, Life insurance, Paid vacation, Paid holidays, Unlimited sick time, Paid parental leave