Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer III

• Our spacecraft client is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to develop state-of-the-art mechanical separation and interfacing systems throughout the product life cycle. You will be part of a highly skilled, dynamic team that will involve you in all aspects of analysis, design, fabrication, and testing.
• Participate in the entire hardware lifecycle for a variety of moving mechanical assemblies and structures.
• Develop and scrub requirements
• Support configuration development and trade studies.
• Conceptual design/analysis
• Perform first-order strength and sizing calculations for your responsible mechanisms.
• Generate CAD, manufacturing drawings, specifications, and other documentation.
• Production Implementation
• Hardware development and qualification test definition
• Demonstrate compliance with NASA, Space Force, or other similar launch jurisdiction standards
• Collaborate with the team to develop and improve processes related to the above responsibilities.

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace or a similar mechanical engineering field, including strong design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software (ideally Siemens NX)
• Minimum 2 years of experience with industry FEA/FEM tools like Nastran, ANSYS, FEMAP, etc.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in designing and analyzing composite and metallic structures.

• Master's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of experience.
• Working knowledge of composite manufacturing methods, material selection, and testing.
• Experience developing physical tests to validate analysis and evaluate assumptions
• Familiarity with aerospace standard structural analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, Shigley's, etc.)
• Previous experience in launch vehicle or spacecraft mechanisms.
• Working knowledge of at least one computer/scripting language at the professional or hobbyist level.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, along with a positive attitude, are critical.
• Good understanding of first principles from a variety of engineering disciplines (mechanical, structural dynamics, materials, fluids/thermodynamics, electrical)

Additional Information :

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.