Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design and trade studies for space hardware systems
• Develop detailed CAD models and engineering drawings with proper GD&T
• Support design reviews, proposal efforts, and technical documentation
• Participating in development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns
• Collaborate with manufacturing, test, and systems engineering teams
• Support hands-on integration and troubleshooting of hardware

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 7+ years of experience designing structural or avionics systems for space applications
• 5+ years of experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and ASME Y14.5 GD&T
• Experience supporting qualification and acceptance testing for space hardware

Preferred

• Master’s or PhD (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with FEA tools (FEMAP, NASTRAN, or equivalent)
• Thermal vacuum and vibration test experience
• Strong design-for-manufacturing knowledge and ownership mindset
• Experience with Jira, TRAC, or similar tools