Senior Mechanical Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess structural elements of satellite systems for static and dynamic responses 
• Iterate through design options, both in simulation and test, to rapidly enhance confidence in hardware 
• Identify requirement verification methods and establish plans to mitigate technical risks through combinations of Calculation, FEA, Test, etc. 
• Identify, recommend, and implement design changes in CAD to ensure system survivability and performance 
• Support hands-on work building and testing hardware at both prototype and flight levels 
• Generate documentation required to substantiate designed solutions and adequately communicate them to stakeholders 
• Act as peer or lead reviewer providing technical oversite or subject matter expertise on other active designs 

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant mechanical design experience 
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, or equivalent 
• Understanding of design principles for heat transfer, temperature control, statics, and dynamics 
• Experience in verifying designs through Finite Element Analysis and testing 
• Experience with one or more CAD tools (Onshape, Creo, Solidworks, etc.) 
• Understanding of design for manufacturing and assembly practices 
• Strong communication and documentation skills working in a multidisciplinary team 
• Comfortable in an R&D lab environment 
• Comfortable using basic hand and power tools 

Bonus Points:

• Knowledge and/or experience in design for space applications, specifically vibration simulation and testing for satellite and unit development and qualification 
• In-depth experience using Simcenter (NX) NASTRAN and Response Dynamics module 
• Familiarity with ESA ECSS or NASA structural design and testing standards