СШАMechanisms Engineer II
1 нед. назад
СШАMiddle
The role involves engineering mechanisms for autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, and space-based interceptors for space superiority.
Обязанности
- Design and develop precision mechanical components and assemblies for spacecraft actuation systems using CAD tools
- Perform mechanical analysis including stress, fatigue, tolerance stack-up, and kinematic analysis to validate designs
- Support the selection and integration of motors, bearings, gears, and other drivetrain components into mechanism assemblies
- Generate engineering drawings, BOMs, and fabrication documentation to support manufacturing and procurement
- Support mechanism assembly, integration, and test activities including functional testing, environmental test campaigns, and troubleshooting
- Collaborate with motor control, avionics, and systems engineering teams to ensure mechanism designs meet system-level interface and performance requirements
- Assist with trade studies and design reviews, contributing analysis and design documentation
- Develop and maintain design documentation including specifications, test plans, and analysis reports
- Support continuous improvement of mechanisms engineering processes and practices
Требования
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 2-4 years of professional experience in mechanical design and development
- Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
- Experience generating engineering drawings and fabrication documentation
- Familiarity with mechanical analysis methods including stress, tolerance stack-up, and kinematic analysis
- Demonstrated ability to work hands-on with hardware through build, integration, and test activities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Work Location —Successful candidates will be located near Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
- Work environment —the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
- Physical demands —the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
- This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
- is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Будет плюсом
- Experience with precision mechanisms, actuators, or motor-driven assemblies
- Familiarity with spacecraft environmental requirements including thermal, vacuum, vibration, and radiation
- Knowledge of materials selection and surface treatment for space applications
- Experience with FEA tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN, or similar)
- Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance analysis methods
- Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting
Условия
- Base Salary: $90,000 - $135,000
- Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
- Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
Другое
- Space is a warfighting domain. seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
- OUR MISSION
- delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.
- OUR VALUES
- Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
- What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
- It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
- BENEFITS & PERKS *
- Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
- Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
- Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
- And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
- Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.
- *Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles
- YOUR MISSION
- is seeking a motivated and hands-on Mechanisms Engineer II to join our Mechanisms team, reporting to the Mechanisms Engineering Manager. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the design, development, build, and test of precision motor-driven actuation systems for our orbital platforms. You will work across the full hardware development lifecycle — from concept and CAD design through analysis, fabrication support, integration, and test — and develop your skills in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts spaceflight hardware.