Aerospace Mechanical Engineer I — Spacecraft Hardware

CesiumAstro; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

Vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and

Job summary

CesiumAstro in Westminster, MD, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to help design and analyze hardware for satellites and aerospace systems. You will work in a startup-style environment, contributing from concept through testing and qualification.

The role covers electronics packaging, CAD work, simulations, spacecraft interfaces, and environmental qualification, with emphasis on thermal management, GD&T, and EMI/EMC mitigation. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical engineering and at least 1 year of industry design/analysis experience.
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or AutoCAD.
• DFM/DFMA implications of material and process selection.
• Knowledge of GD&T, drafting standards, and engineering documentation practices.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools such as ANSYS or MATLAB.
• Experience with CNC manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical designs of Cesium products through all development phases.
• Potential involvement with electronics packaging design, mechanical simulations, CAD, spacecraft interfaces, and environmental qualification of assemblies.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

GD&T

Engineering documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

AutoCAD

ANSYS

MATLAB

CNC manufacturing

Job description

CesiumAstro in Westminster, MD, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to help design and analyze hardware for satellites and aerospace systems. You will work in a startup-style environment, contributing from concept through testing and qualification.

The role covers electronics packaging, CAD work, simulations, spacecraft interfaces, and environmental qualification, with emphasis on thermal management, GD&T, and EMI/EMC mitigation. Excellent communication skills are essential.