Design Engineer - Senior Design Engineer, Mechanisms

Summary:

The successful Design Engineer (Mechanisms) will be responsible for design and optimization of various space-flight mechanisms for the deployment of a satellite constellation. The Design Engineer will be a key contributor in non-recurring and recurring/sustaining efforts and activities for the mechanisms and related elements as well as delivery of the system to spacecraft integration & testing.

The successful candidate will be innovative, creative, and challenge the status quo. They will work well in teams while also having the ability to work assignments autonomously.

Duties and Responsibilities:​ 

• Participate in and execute design, analysis, and system trade studies to determine mechanism architecture for multi-satellite launch configuration in terms of the system simplicity, mass efficiency, launch vehicle accommodation efficiency, and production cost.
• Execute the design and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and program requirements.
• Develop mechanisms and component technology, testing requirements, materials, processes, and tools, define mechanical interfaces with other subsystems.
• Develop and maintain mechanical design documentation at system and equipment level: mechanical requirement documents, interface control drawings, test procedures and tooling (vibration, shock, TVAC, assembly), manufacturing drawings.
• Prepare and present necessary information required to conduct thorough design and readiness reviews with management and/or peers. 
• Troubleshoot and investigate anomalies and failures, perform root-cause analysis, and provide resolution.
• Communicate with manufacturing/production to ensure successful transfer of information and efficient processes are understood and documented.
• Evaluate and champion new technology and methods.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• 2 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design and analysis of mechanisms for spacecraft or launch vehicles.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field. 
• Strong technical skills in design of satellite mechanisms for launch and on-orbit environments and strong emphasis on design for manufacturability.
• CAD experience.
• Knowledge/experience in stress and dynamics for satellite assemblies in launch and orbital environments.
• Knowledge/experience of mechanism development and testing for space hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with other engineers.
• Flexibility/adaptability in a fast-paced & dynamic environment.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• FEA program experience
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field.