Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

As a Mechanical System Engineer, you'll embark on a dynamic journey, working with business development and program management teams to shape multiple satellite missions simultaneously, each boasting a unique multi-payload configuration. Your role will transcend boundaries as you collaborate seamlessly across various teams, including program management, systems engineering, discipline engineering, and AI&T.

In this role, you'll not only contribute to the success of our satellite missions but also have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and dynamic team, fostering innovation and driving impactful solutions in the ever-evolving space industry.

Mission Objectives

• Technical lead for mechanical system design and subsystem procurements

• Create and maintain CAD models collaborating with internal teams and our customers to conduct mechanical layout

• Perform system optimization trades analyzing system performance and maintaining technical budgets

• Oversee spacecraft level structural and thermal analysis

• Engage closely with internal teams and customers to craft and manage system specifications and verification techniques, ensuring alignment with ambiguous customer requirements.

• Provide support to program management and product management, serving as a liaison with customers ensuring smooth program execution. 

• Conduct inspections and reviews of engineering documents and hardware.

• Extend your expertise to support test planning and actively participate in the integration and test campaigns at our spacecraft manufacturer's site, ensuring adherence to rigorous quality standards.

Mission Mandates

• Active Top Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required.

• Preference will be given to candidates with a DoD or Intelligence Community Top Secret background investigation with at least 3 years of eligibility remaining or CE status; and SCI eligibility with current experience in SCI programs and/or Special Access Programs
• Must be a US Citizen

Mission Credentials

• You enjoy being the face of the technical requirements and working with a team to deliver quality hardware.

• You pioneer innovation in aerospace bringing commercial space solutions to US government customers.

• You have comprehensive system-level knowledge and experience in mechanical subsystems.

• You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced development environment, where your ability to adapt and excel under pressure sets you apart.

• Prior experience delivering a spacecraft to orbit and/or space-qualified hardware to a customer.

• You have 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer with detailed knowledge of spacecraft structures

• Detailed understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis.

• Proficiency with Solidworks or similar CAD software

• Pragmatic vibration testing experience (pre-test inputs, test oversight, data reduction, report generation).