Principal Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Take hardware and mechanisms from conceptual design through qualification to on-orbit operations
• Lead design reviews from kickoff through qualification and beyond
• Drive hardware development, including hands-on development testing, analysis correlation, and follow-on hardware iterations
• Perform hardware trades that steer both sub-system and top-level product direction
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to establish product requirements, company processes, and best practices for hardware design and manufacturing
• Continually own and refine system deliverables and associated schedules throughout development and production

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline
• 10+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis
• Experience with CAD or FEA software packages
• Experience with the practical application of GD&T
• Proficiency in mechanical design, materials, thermodynamics, and fluids
• Ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from a blank canvas

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing, building, and testing moving mechanical assemblies for aerospace applications
• Experience with NASA-STD-5017, SMC-S-016, and GSFC-STD-7000
• Ability to own mechanical hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team
• Understanding of structural analysis and failure modes in space environments

Benefits

• Base salary range of $185,000 – $200,000 plus equity
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Life insurance and other perks