Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer (Spacecraft/MGSE)

York Space Systems; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

York Space Systems seeks a talented Mechanical Engineer to convert complex requirements into affordable, easy-to-assemble designs for high-rate production. The role emphasizes CAD skills, DFM/DFA, and aerospace-focused design experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include creating flight hardware designs and MGSE, coordinating with test and fabrication teams, and mentoring junior engineers. A BS/MS in mechanical/aerospace engineering and 4+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master in mechanical/aerospace field from an accredited university.
• 4+ years of experience as a mechanical design engineer, space vehicle design or MGSE preferred.
• Strong understanding of high-quality mechanical systems and manufacturing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Engineer mechanical designs for spacecraft flight hardware and MGSE.
• Create designs with DFM/DFA for high rate manufacturing.
• Perform preliminary FEA and hand calculations to validate feasible designs.
• Create component drawings with GD&T for affordable production.
• Develop assembly drawings, fabrication procedures, and build instructions with the integration team.
• Coordinate design work across engineering for improvements and clean sheet designs.
• Interface with programs and customers on design needs and requirements.
• Coordinate with test engineers to plan and execute tests and perform root-cause analyses.
• Interface with suppliers to produce optimized designs for cost and lead time.
• Mentor and lead junior engineers within the Mechanical Engineering discipline.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Presentation skills

Leadership

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

York Space Systems seeks a talented Mechanical Engineer to convert complex requirements into affordable, easy-to-assemble designs for high-rate production. The role emphasizes CAD skills, DFM/DFA, and aerospace-focused design experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include creating flight hardware designs and MGSE, coordinating with test and fabrication teams, and mentoring junior engineers. A BS/MS in mechanical/aerospace engineering and 4+ years of experience are preferred.