Posted 4 months ago
Mechanical EngineerOrbion Space Technology · Houghton
Mechanical Engineer
HoughtonOn-site
AI Summary
Designs, tests, and leads production of spacecraft electric propulsion systems, including lab testing, data analysis, qualification campaigns, and sourcing flight components with suppliers and manufacturing shops.
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Description
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
The Mechanical Engineer will join Orbion’s world class team to lead and execute projects dedicated toward R&D, testing, and mass production of spacecraft electric propulsion systems.
RESPONSIBILITES
- Perform design engineering and team leadership efforts by leveraging established plans, schedules, budgets, designs, and procedures
- Formulate and implement electric propulsion system development activities, including laboratory testing, data analysis, and engineering documentation
- Execute system requirement verification efforts and test campaigns, including but not limited to, receiving inspections, acceptance tests, and qualification tests
- Lead efforts with suppliers and manufacturing shops to source flight components, custom tooling, piece-parts, and sub-assemblies
- Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Must meet definition of US Person
- Bachelor’s degree in a Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or directly related degree
- 2-5 years’ experience in a design engineering and production environment
- A solid understanding of applicable engineering principles, business practices, and experience working directly with hardware
- Ability to collaborate in a team setting as well as be an active individual contributor
- Great communication skills, technical depth, breadth, and passion will enable you to work effectively with cross functional (electrical, mechanical, software, system, test) product development teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A solid understanding of applicable engineering principles, business practices, and experience working directly with hardware in the aerospace industry
- Experience with production drawings, configuration management, and GD&T
- Experience with modeling tools, including creating solid models, as well as executing and interpreting structural, thermal, fluid, and magnetic field models
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods of standing on concrete surfaces and at times, sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift/carry up to 40 pound loads from floor level to chest level
- Manual dexterity to evaluate, install, and modify equipment
- Fine motor skills required for minute adjustments
Skills
Acceptance TestingConfiguration ManagementData AnalysisElectric PropulsionEngineering DocumentationFluid AnalysisGD&TLaboratory TestingMagnetic Field ModelingMechanical DesignProduction DrawingsQualification TestingSolid ModelingStructural AnalysisSupplier ManagementThermal Analysis
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