Lead Space Mechanical Engineer (m/f/x)

Join us as Lead Space Mechanical Engineer (m/f/x) and work with us on changing the future!

• Own hardware from conceptual design through high volume production for the Condor product, including electromechanical, and optomechanical systems, mechanisms, and structure
• Rapidly iterate in design space to inform high level systems trades and steer overall product direction
• Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization; build analysis models to verify product will meet functional targets
• Drive holistic design for manufacturing to create elegant designs with a focus on piece part and process count reductions, error proofing at every step of fabrication and integration, and consistent performance and production metrics
• Establish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain all the way through final integration that balances cost, complexity, and quality; work closely with partner teams to design and realize an efficient in-house production line
• Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware to validate analysis and demonstrate compliance to design criteria
• Lead multidisciplinary root cause investigations and component redesigns to improve reliability and production rate
• Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace engineering, physics or other engineering discipline
• 5+ years of engineering design experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through high-volume production ramp
• Hands-on experience with mechanism design, prototyping, and precision mechanical assembly
• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of mechanical systems
• Knowledge of and experience in selecting materials, manufacturing methods, and surface treatments for mechanical components
• Proficiency with and tolerance analysis for multi-component assemblies
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages
• Self-motivated, strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication, and documentation skills
• Experience working effectively across multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to assess risk and make design and development decisions without all available data
• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere 

Have you always wanted to wear your favorite space outfit to work? 
Then you are exactly the right fit for us! Forget the office politics and come and work with inspiring colleagues from all over the world as you embark on an incredible journey with Mynaric to work on unique and challenging projects and make a real contribution to the future of connectivity.

We offer you permanent employment, varied areas of responsibility, and attractive employee benefits. Mynaric is absolutely committed to being an equal opportunity employer so we welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, sex, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

So if this sounds like the kind of place where you would like to work then apply today and be part of the company that is changing the world!

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